Accomplishments of Millard Fillmore and the Famous Events during his Presidency
The accomplishments of Millard Fillmore and the most famous events during his presidency are provided
in an interesting, short summary format detailed below. Millard Fillmore for kids - The Compromise of 1850
Summary of the Compromise of 1850: The Compromise of 1850 was attempt to smooth out differences between the slave states and the free states regarding the status of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The Compromise of 1850 allowed California to be admitted as a free state and the New Mexico Territory and Utah Territory with slavery was left to to the decision of the people in relation to Popular Sovereignty on Slavery, that asserted rule by the people. Millard Fillmore for kids - Fugitive Slave Act 1850
Summary of the Fugitive Slave Act 1850: The Fugitive Slave Act 1850 was enacted during the presidency of Millard Fillmore. The law was passed on September 18, 1850, as part of the Compromise of 1850 and as a concession to the Southern states, increasing penalties against fugitive slaves and the people who aided them. Millard Fillmore for kids - Commodore Matthew Perry's Mission to Japan
Summary of Commodore Matthew Perry's Mission to Japan: Commodore Matthew Perry's Mission to Japan used "Gunboat Diplomacy" to open diplomatic and trade relations between the United States and Japan. President Fillmore initiated the mission to Japan by because the annexation of California had created an American port on the Pacific enabling easier access to Asia. The development of steam powered ships allowed faster access to distant ports making the lucrative trade with Japan more viable. Millard Fillmore for kids - The Treaty of Kanagawa
Summary of the Treaty of Kanagawa: The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed on March 31, 1854 by Commodore Matthew Perry and Shogunate representatives of the Japanese government signaling the end of Japanese isolation. Millard Fillmore for kids - Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The famous anti-slavery book, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published in 1852 during the presidency of Millard Fillmore. The characters featured in Uncle Tom's Cabin personalized the political and economic arguments about slavery and convinced the people of the North that bounds had be set to the extension of slavery. President Millard Fillmore Video for Kids
The article on the accomplishments of Millard Fillmore provides an overview and summary of some of the most important events during his presidency. The following Millard Fillmore video will give you additional important history, facts and dates about the foreign and domestic political events of his administration. | 
