Missouri Compromise Vocabulary

Students match key vocabulary terms related to the Missouri Compromise-such as free state, slave state, Union, and 36°30′ line-to their correct definitions. This activity builds students’ academic language and content understanding related to early American conflicts over slavery and statehood. By working through each definition, learners reinforce essential terminology used in studying sectional tensions. The task strengthens vocabulary retention and supports deeper comprehension of historical concepts.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Vocabulary of Slavery and Sectionalism

English Language Arts – Matching and Concept Mastery

Social Studies – Statehood, Federal Balance, and National Policy

Historical Literacy – Understanding Key Terms

This worksheet is part of our Missouri Compromise Worksheets collection.