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<h2>The continuation of the balance between slave and free states was important given the nature of the Congress and the balance of power between the competing sides in the issue. ... Compromises were needed to equalize the power between proslavery and antislavery interests in the government to keep the Union together.</h2>
I think you forgot to add the options but based on my research the correct answer is "New York." This middle colony included settlers from France, Portugal, Sweden, and even some English colonists who had left New England. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.
The answer is: Buying goods
