Question

1. match each place or thing to the correct description (as related to the compromise of 1850).
2. california
3. fugitive slave act
4. washington d.c.
5. popular sovereignty
6. ga platform

a. the compromise of 1850 banned slave trade here.
b. the compromise of 1850 admitted this state as a free state.
c. people living in this territory would decide the issue of slavery based on a popular vote.
d. the state would accept the compromise of 1850 only if the north enforced the fugitive slave act
f. the was included in the compromise of 1850 to ensure that the north would return runaway slaves to the south.

Explanation:

• California: The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state.
• Fugitive Slave Act: The North enforced the Fugitive Slave Act as part of the Compromise of 1850.
• Washington D.C.: The Compromise of 1850 banned slave trade in Washington D.C.
• Popular Sovereignty: Popular sovereignty meant that the state would accept the Compromise of 1850 only if it was based on a popular vote.
• GA Platform: The GA Platform was included in the Compromise of 1850 to ensure that the North would return runaway slaves to the South.

Answer:

1. California - A. The Compromise of 1850 banned slave trade here.
2. Fugitive Slave Act - B. The Compromise of 1850 admitted this state as a free state.
3. Washington D.C. - C. People living in this territory would decide the issue of slavery based on a popular vote.
4. Popular Sovereignty - D. The state would accept the Compromise of 1850 only if the North enforced the Fugitive Slave Act.
5. GA Platform - F. The was included in the Compromise of 1850 to ensure that the North would return runaway slaves to the South.