

Engage your students with this Missouri Compromise Lesson Plan exploring sectionalism, westward expansion & early attempts by North and South to compromise over slavery. This no-prep resource provides all the materials you need to effectively teach this pivotal topic in U.S. history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): One-page quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- History of division between northern and southern states over slavery
- Balance of power between free and slave states established by the U.S. Constitution
- Impact of the Louisiana Purchase on westward expansion and the slavery question
- North-South conflict over Missouri’s admission as a slave state
- Key elements of the Missouri Compromise, including the line drawn to settle future disputes
- Why the Missouri Compromise was a temporary solution to the slavery question
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Slides/Pages: 16 total (12 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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