Question

Compare and contrast the

Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 to

the Missouri Compromise of

1820. Identify a minimum of 2

similarities and 2 differences.

Answer 1

Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 and Missouri Compromise of 1820.

The Kansas Act and the Missouri Compromise legislation brought about many changes and reforms in the 19th century. Some of the similarities and differences between the two are:

Similarities:

1. The Kansas Nebraska Act and Missouri Compromise legislation were both proceeded by the U.S. congress.

2. The aim of both these acts was the betterment of society.

Differences:

1. Kansas is an open law, meaning this law is undertaken with the legal legislative measures.

2. Missouri compromise is a closed law. It was because of Missouri compromise that slavery was banned.