Question

Which statement BEST explains the overall success or failure of the Compromise of 1850?

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement that BEST explains the overall success of the Compromise of 1850 is The compromise was largely successful due to its effectiveness in resolving sectional tensions.

Explanation:

The Compromise of 1850 was largely successful because it helped to resolve a number of rising tensions between the States. The compromise was actually 5 different bills that were passed by Congress. The Mexican-American War had fueled tensions between the northern and southern states as they had acquired a vast expanse of new territory including New Mexico, Utah, and California. Texas had been claiming the area of present-day New Mexico but the federal government took over Texas' debt to get Texas to give up their claim. California was admitted to the Union as a free state, and the other areas of the Mexican succession were allowed to decide if they would allow slavery or not.

Answer 2

Answer:

The compromise was a failure as a civil war started about a decade after it was agreed upon.

Explanation:

I mean it's between this answer and the one above. To be real  the answer would be this one because its true. it was temporarily