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Jeff told me that he had packed the torch. Jack explained to me that he can't go to sleep because of the heavy rain. Kate asked me if I had heard a strange noise outside. Ellen said that she's really frightened of dogs. Jacob told us not to leave the tent at night.
Answer: A balance between the number of states where slavery was allowed in where it was outlawed.
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The loud garbage truck rumbled down the street corner.