Question

Which of the following was a balance that helped prevent major civil unrest in the United States in the first part of the 1800s?

Answer 1

Among the following choices, I think that a balance between the number of states where slavery was allowed and where it was outlawed helped prevent major civil unrest in the United States in the first part of the 1800s. The early 1800s marked a time when black slaves started to hold protests. 

Answer 2

Answer:

A balance between the number of states where slavery was allowed and where it was outlawed.

Explanation:

This is the main reason why the United States was able to avoid major civil unrest during the first years of the 1800s. During these years, the country contained twenty-two states, and these were evenly divided between free and slave states. This ensured that the balance of power in the country was maintained. The Missouri Compromise represented an effort to maintain this balance, as a slave state could only be accepted into the Union if a free state joined at the same time, and vice versa.