The Missouri Compromise was an agreement made to keep the balance of slave and free states equal. Missouri was added as a slave state and Maine added as a free state in 1821.
The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "a. the New York Times." The Times appealed the decision to the United States Supreme Court. The Court ruled against Sullivan and in favor of the New York Times."<span>
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In short they were both but they were a indirect-hegemonic empire. they were also very territorial. if your teacher says it’s wrong they are wrong.