AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt
The Missouri Compromise attempted to ease sectional conflict by
A.drawing the 36°30′ line banning slavery above it in Louisiana Territory
B.the Mississippi River
C.the 49th parallel
D.the Ohio River
Explanation
Core Concept
Missouri entered slave, Maine free, and slavery was barred north of the 36°30′ line — a temporary patch over the sectional wound.
Correct Answer
Adrawing the 36°30′ line banning slavery above it in Louisiana Territory
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