Slave state

state where slavery is allowed

Free state

State where slavery is banned

Missouri Compomise

agreement that allowed Missouri and Maine to enter the Union and divided the Louisiana Territory outlawing slavery

sectionalism

excessive regard for regional or local interest

Abolitionist

person who wanted to end slavery

Popular Sovereignty

the belief that the government is subject to the will of the people

Secede

withdraw or break away from a nation or organization

civil war

an armed conflict between groups within the same country

debate

a discussion where each person defends his or her opinion on a topic

treason

betraying one’s country