Question

Which of the following was the central issue involved in the Missouri Compromise?

A.
freedom of religion
B.
the expansion of slavery
C.
commerce between states
D.
land acquisition

Answer 1

Answer: The expansion of slavery

Explanation: The Missouri Compromise settled some of the debate over the spread of slavery into new states. Southern states wanted slavery allowed in new states, while Northern states opposed the expansion of slavery. Under the Missouri Compromise, Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state, keeping the number of free and slave states in the Union equal.

Answer 2

The answer is B. the expansion of slavery