How did the Missouri Compromise impact the expansion of slavery into the territories?

The Missouri Compromise drew a geographic line across the Louisiana Territory: slavery was prohibited in most territory north of the 36°30′ line, while it could be allowed south of that line. This meant slavery was permitted in some areas and prohibited in others, so D is correct. It did not ban slavery throughout the entire territory or free enslaved people at a certain age.

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