How could adding a new state to the Union add to the conflict over slavery?

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Angeline Moyer

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12 May, 06:35

How could adding a new state to the Union add to the conflict over slavery?

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Charlie Avery · Answer 1

Slavery was a key issue in the admission of states into the union. states had to be admitted in pairs, free states and slave states, in order to maintain balance in the union. It was agreed that offsetting the balance would escalate the tension regarding slaverly and tear apart the union.