Question

Which of the following was a long term effect of the admission of Missouri to the Union?

A. It temporarily stemmed the growing tensions between opponents and defenders of slavery.

B. It resulted in a growth in cotton production in the deep South.

C. It was directly linked to the outbreak of war in Mexico.

D. It increased the debate and rhetoric in Congress over the discussion of slavery.

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: This led to tensions between politicians which eventually led to the American Civil War in 1860.