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Why is Clay referred to as the "Great Compromiser?"

A. his presidency prevented to Civil War.

B. as a Senator he led both the Missouri
Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of
1850 to balance free and slave interests

C. he led both the Three-Fifths and Great

D. Compromise at the Philadelphia Convention

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7 votes

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Sounds right plus his fame as a compromiser stemmed from his involvement with the Missouri Compromise, the Comprise Tariff of 1833, and the Compromise of 1850.

User Jabroni
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5 votes

Answer: B

Explanation: Im pretty sure thats right becuase the rest dosent make sence.

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