Question

During the debate over the Missouri compromise, Henry clay served as

Answer 1

Henry Clay:

Henry Clay was an American politician. He was also a well established lawyer. A native of Kentucky, he was both a U.S. Senator and Representative from his home state. He lived from 1777 until 1852.

Answer and Explanation:

Henry Clay was often called the ''Great Compromiser'' because of his ability to help different factions come together to compromise to reach an agreement. During the Missouri Compromise, he helped Congress agree to make both Missouri and Maine states so that the balance between free and slave states was maintained.