The Missouri Compromise attempted to resolve regional disputes over
slavery by:
O A giving new states the right to decide whether they would allow
slavery.
O B. setting limits on the number of enslaved people allowed in each
state.
O C. allowing slavery only in new territories south of Missouri.
D. preventing both Missouri and Maine from becoming new states.

Respuesta :

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The purpose of this Compromise was to try to prevent the Civil War. They tried to prevent it by balancing the number of slave and non slave states.

Your answer is c. hope that helps