Question

What did the Missouri Compromise say about where slavery was legal? (Choose the best answer)

Slavery was legal south of the 36’ 30” line b) Slavery was legal north the 36’ 30” line c) Slavery was illegal

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

In an effort to preserve the balance of power in Congress between slave and free states, the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.