Why did Congress pass both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?

A. to legalize slavery in all states and territories west of the Mississippi

B. to permit states to secede from the Union under certain conditions

C. to maintain a balance of power between northern and southern states

D. to provide a legal means for the return of runaway slaves from Canada

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Chanel Carney

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9 December, 02:15

Why did Congress pass both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?

A. to legalize slavery in all states and territories west of the Mississippi

B. to permit states to secede from the Union under certain conditions

C. to maintain a balance of power between northern and southern states

D. to provide a legal means for the return of runaway slaves from Canada

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Arnie · Answer 1

Hey there,

The congress pass both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 because they want to legalize slavery in all states and territories west of the Mississippi.

Porter Howell · Answer 2

The answer is A because they want slavery to be legalized in the southern states such as mississippi