The Missouri Compromise showed the Americans' sense of nationalism because it was an attempt to keep the country aligned and united. With the entry of John Quincy's diary, we can see that this commitment, sought to fulfill the wishes of the states, without hurting the constitution.
We can arrive at this answer because:
- The Missouri Compromise tried to resolve conflicts between states over slavery.
- This compromise was an attempt to let both the northern states and the southern states be satisfied, preventing a war from happening and the country from having to go through a process of secession.
- The secession of the country should be avoided with the use of this commitment, which shows that despite the differences, the Americans had a strong nationalism, as they knew that maintaining the Union was important.
- John Quincy was an advocate of this commitment, as he saw it as something beneficial that did not disobey the constitution, as shown in his journal.
However, the results of the Missouri Compromise were not as effective and it turned out to be one of the main reasons that secession warfare will happen in the future.
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