Voices of Compromise

Students read quotations related to the Missouri Compromise and match each one to the correct historical figure: James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson, or Henry Clay. This activity helps learners distinguish the perspectives of key leaders and understand their roles in the debate over slavery and unity. Students must analyze tone, meaning, and historical context to determine who said each statement. The activity strengthens skills in sourcing, attribution, and historical interpretation. It also reinforces understanding of the tensions underlying the Missouri Compromise.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Early 19th-Century Political Leaders

Social Studies – Historical Sourcing and Attribution

English Language Arts – Reading for Tone and Meaning

Social Studies – Slavery, Expansion, and Compromise

This worksheet is part of our Missouri Compromise Worksheets collection.