Settling the West

Question 1

Which of these statements describes America at the time Missouri sought to become a state?

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The balance between free and slave states was equal.

Question 2

Based on what you have read, which responses below correctly describe something that happened as part of the Missouri Compromise. Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Maine entered the Union as a free state.; Missouri entered the Union as a slave state.

Question 3

Why was the 36'30" line of latitude significant?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Slavery was prohibited in the Louisiana Territory north of that line.

Question 4

Which of the following was a long-term weakness of the Missouri Compromise?

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The fundamental disagreement about slavery was not resolved.

Question 5

Which of these phrases describe the empresario system?Check all the boxes that apply

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gave agents permission to settle families; allowed settlers to bring enslaved persons into Texas

Question 6

Which statement about the Texas Revolution is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Texan forces captured Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Question 7

What was the main issue that blocked Texas from being admitted to the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

disputes about slavery

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