Why was it important for both the north and south to have the balance of states equal at 12?

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Barrett Newman

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2 August, 02:53

Why was it important for both the north and south to have the balance of states equal at 12?

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Makai Beard · Answer 1

This allowed the north and south (free vs slave) states to have equal control in congress. If one outnumbered the other, their ideologies would have become more prevalent across America.