Keeping the Peace

Students read a short passage explaining how the Missouri Compromise attempted to ease tensions between free and slave states. They answer comprehension questions that require identifying key details, interpreting ideas, and evaluating the Compromise’s limitations. Learners practice citing information about Henry Clay’s role, the entrance of Missouri and Maine, and the meaning of the 36°30′ line. The final question prompts deeper thinking about whether the Compromise truly resolved the issue of slavery. This activity builds reading comprehension and historical understanding.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Reading Historical Texts

English Language Arts – Text-Based Questioning

Social Studies – Sectional Conflict and Legislative Solutions

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Long-Term Effectiveness

This worksheet is part of our Missouri Compromise Worksheets collection.