Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a.
In 1820 there were an equal number of slave states and free states.
b.
Southern states wanted to ensure that new territories added to the Union as free states would not outnumber slave states in Congress.
c.
Southern states had larger populations than northern states in 1820.
d.
Representation in the House is based on population.

Answer 1

b. Southern states wanted to ensure that new territories added to the Union as free states would not outnumber slave states in Congress.