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Which body of legislation was making the decision if Missouri could be admitted to the United States as a slave state

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Missouri Compromise

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In 1920, Missouri Compromise was the body of legislation that decided whether Missouri could be admitted to the United States as a slave state to maintain the balance of power in Congress. Also, the Missouri compromise admitted Maine as a free state. The Missouri Compromise was signed by President James Monroe.

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