Is Compromise necessary for the success or survival of a representative government? Objective Students will be able to examine the multiple perspectives that the Compromise of 1850 brought out and evaluate how those perspectives impacted the construction and implementation of the Compromise of 1850. Background Show video: Triumph or Tragedy Point to emphasize: There are multiple ways to get to a destination, depending on the reason for travel, the route does make a difference. Preparation Teacher led discussion of five main issues facing US in 1850 Abolishing slave trade in Washington, D.C. Ad Duration: 60 Minutes.