39: The California Gold Rush and the Compromise of 1850
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The California Constitution Convention and Slavery Debates
This chapter discusses the events leading up to the California Constitution making convention and the debates surrounding the issue of slavery in the United States. It explores the efforts of Senator Henry Clay to find a compromise and the passage of the Compromise of 1850, with a focus on the roles of key senators and the outcome of the debates.
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