The Missouri Compromise was an effort by Congress to defuse the sectional and political rivalries triggered by the request of Missouri late in 1819 for admission as a state in which slavery would be permitted. At the time, the United States contained twenty-two states, evenly divided between slave and free
The South continued to focus in agriculture. However, compared to the pre-civil war era, slaves were now allowed to make their own decisions. Most landowners have sold their lands. Slaves transitioned to paid laborers. They were given more freedom to choose the job that was made available to them during this time.
because he believes that Thomas Jefferson doesn't have the power to do so listed by the constitution
Because the British promised them to give them whatever they desire.
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