Henry Clay, known as the 'Great Compromiser,' played a central role in which of the following?
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Correct answer: The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850
Clay was the primary architect of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the initial author of the 'Omnibus Bill' that became the Compromise of 1850. His career was defined by his efforts to hold the Union together through legislative mediation.
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