African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. It is also called the Partition of Africa and the Conquest ofAfrica.
<span>The result of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was that Missouri was admitted into the union as a slave state, and Maine was admitted as a free state. In addition, a border was created across the Louisiana Territory, and slavery was banned in the northern party of the territory.</span>
<span>The Europeans challenged the catholic church because Martin Luth, in the 1500's was against the idea that salvation could be sold. He was also against the idea that the papacy, or church leaders, should be allowed to collect wealth from the people. He drafted up 95 Theses which were nailed to church buildings, as a statement of posturing to show the church his disapproval.</span>
The North favored the admission of California to the union. The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free territory but also allowed for the Fugitive Slave, which allowed for the recapture of fugitive slaves anywhere in the United States.
