Compromise of 1850: What's Up With the Title?

    Compromise of 1850: What's Up With the Title?

      Well, the title of the Compromise of 1850 isn't exactly creative or revolutionary. It's a simple description of what the text is, and when it happened.

      Maybe the most significant feature is the use of the word "compromise." That's really simplifying the situation, but it also emphasizes that this was legislation that required everyone to give up something to get something else done.

      We could also emphasize that a compromise generally means people work together for a common goal. But let's be real—people only agreed to this to avoid war. No one came away from it giving their friends high fives; everyone was willing to give up something in order to keep the peace.