USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On February 13, 1819, Representative James Tallmadge Jr., a first-term Republican from New York, offered a pair of antislavery amendments to a Missouri statehood bill that shaped the course of American history.

Detailed explanation-2: -(January 28, 1778 – September 29, 1853) was a United States lawyer, and politician who served as a United States Representative from New York’s 4th congressional district.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The House passed the Tallmadge amendment to restrict slavery in Missouri. The amendment proposed the prohibition of the transporting of slaves into the territory.

Detailed explanation-4: -association with Missouri Compromise The Tallmadge amendment prohibited the further introduction of slaves into Missouri and provided for emancipation of those already there when they reached age 25.

Detailed explanation-5: -Seeking a way to settle the dispute and prevent disunion, Speaker Clay promoted a compromise to allow slavery in Missouri while simultaneously admitting Maine as a free state.