Why was it important to maintain a balance of free states and slave states? It kept each side from having too much power in Cong

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Zolol [24]

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Why was it important to maintain a balance of free states and slave states? It kept each side from having too much power in Cong

ress. It allowed slavery to spread into new territories. It protected the rights of enslaved Africans.

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qaws [65] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-21T06:44:29+03:00

qaws [65]2 years ago

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It kept each side from having too much power in Congress.

Crazy boy [7] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-21T08:48:34+03:00

Crazy boy [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

The answer is - It kept each side from having too much power in Congress.

Explanation:

A balance had to be kept for the sake of the Union. Neither side was allowed a prevalence in Congress so as to avoid conflict due to one sides dominance over the other.