Question

How did the Missouri Compromise deal with the issue of slavery? EXPLAIN AS WELL

Answer 1

The answer is C) It prohibited slavery in most of the former Louisiana Territory except for Missouri.

Why is it C)? well its C) because the Missouri Compromise (1820) prohibited slavery in most of the former Louisiana Territory except for Missouri. Specifically, it prohibited slavery above 36°30'N. This was meant to prevent slavery from being an issue as new states was added, but this would not be the case.

Answer 2

B the mississippi river was in the middle of the U.S at the time and it divided the north and south