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Rising Tensions

Question 2 • FL-2100310-United States History A

How did the Missouri Compromise answer the debate over the expansion of slavery into new territories or states formed out of Louisiana Territory?

Answer
A
It allowed for popular sovereignty in any new territory.
B
It it allowed slavery throughout Louisiana Territory.
C
It outlawed slavery north of 36º30’N in Louisiana Territory.

Explanation

The Missouri Compromise drew a line at 36°30′ north latitude across the Louisiana Territory. Slavery was prohibited in the territory north of that line, with Missouri as an exception. It did not allow popular sovereignty throughout new territories or permit slavery throughout the Louisiana Territory.

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