After Congress passed the Compromise of 1850

they were involved in settling a dispute over Texas. There were four candidates

Texas lost almost one-third of its territory under this plan. As part of the settlement Texas was compensated a sum of $10,000,000 which in turn paid off their pre-statehood debts.

and their names were Thomas Benton, John Bell, Henry Clay and James Pearce. Each candidate had their own theory on how Texas should be divided. Thomas Benton wanted to split Texas up into two states. John Bell wanted to split Texas up into three states. Henry Clay wanted no provision for further subdivision of Texas. James Pearce's plan was very similar to that of Clay's plan but set no boundaries. The Pearce Plan was adopted on September 9, 1850.

for their wrist

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