Why did Southern senators initially block the organization of the Kansas and Nebraska territories? A-They thought the railroad that would be built there would only benefit the North. B-They did not think the area's American Indians should be moved to Oklahoma. C-They worried that the area's American Indians would be relocated to the South. D-They were afraid the admission of new free states would tip the balance.

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Macie Cortez

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17 February, 22:27

Why did Southern senators initially block the organization of the Kansas and Nebraska territories? A-They thought the railroad that would be built there would only benefit the North. B-They did not think the area's American Indians should be moved to Oklahoma. C-They worried that the area's American Indians would be relocated to the South. D-They were afraid the admission of new free states would tip the balance.

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Drew · Answer 1

The question ask the reason why did the Southern senators initially block the organization of the Kansas and Nebraska territories and i think the best answer among the choices is letter D. They were afraid the admission of new free states would tip the balance.