He proposed a series of constitutional amendments and Congressional legislation aimed at averting war. Under the terms of the “Crittenden Compromise” the following were proposed, that:
<span>* The Missouri Compromise line (36˚30’ north latitude) be extended through the territories to California; north of the line were to be free states and slave states to the south </span>
<span>* Congress would not attempt to regulate slavery where it then existed </span>
<span>* Congress would provide compensation for the owners of fugitive slaves.</span>
11 billion is the answer to your question
The blockade was supposed to prevent the South from getting resources and support from other countries who would support it such as those in Europe who were ready to recognize it as independent and help it if it meant that in the long run it would help them by weakening the Union.
<span>The split insured Lincoln's election and that led directly to secession.
hope this helped
</span>
