How had the Missouri Compromise proposed to limit slavery?
The Louisians Territory was split into two spheres of interest, one for slaveholders and one for free settlers. The dividing line was set at 36′ 30′ north latitude. Thus, preserving the sectional balance in the Senate. South of the line, slavery was legal, north of the line (except in Missouri) slavery was banned. So slavery was still being put on a limit, and the balance was even.
