Question

The spread of slavery was slowed by _____.

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
the Northwest Ordinance
B.
the Declaration of Independence
C.
the Constitution
D.
the Northwest Treaty

Answer 1

The answer is, A: The Northwest Ordinance

Step-by-step explanation:

It upset northerners because it expanded slavery into territories, so in 1820, the Missouri compromise attempted to slow the spread of slavery in the west by banning all slavery in the north of the 36-30 line.

Answer 2

A the northwest ordinance