Question

Thomas Jefferson was alarmed by the fierce debate over _____, warning Americans about its threat to national unity.

1.) slavery

2.) the powers of Congress

3.) the Missouri Compromise

4.) escaped slaves

Answer 1

d

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson was alarmed by the fierce debate over __the Missouri Compromise__, warning Americans about its threat to national unity.

In 1820, Jefferson wrote a “Letter to John Holmes” outlining his belief that establishing a “line drawn for slavery” will damage the country’s unity.