Thomas Jefferson Compared the Missouri Debates to "A Firebell in the Night

question 73

Essay

Thomas Jefferson compared the Missouri debates to "a firebell in the night" that "awakened and filled me with terror." Why? What was at stake in the Missouri debate that generated such profound concern even though it involved the admission of only one or two states to the Union?

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Definitions:

Stressful Event

Any event or situation that causes significant anxiety, pressure, or strain to an individual.

Final Play

The last action or series of actions in a game that determine the outcome, especially in sports.

Pressure

The use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something, or the physical force exerted on or against an object.

Football Team

A group of players forming one side in a competitive game of football, where the team works together to score goals against the opposition.