Eastern Europe wanted to be independent from the Soviet Union, but did not feel strong to oppose Soviet Union: only upon its collapse could they really become independent.
And Soviet Union did not support religion: so religious groups could function more in the open after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The answer is evolutionary psychology. It basically states that women are more selective because they produce a limited number of gametes, whereas men produce sperm their whole lives.
The Northerners were concerned that the commissioners would think only about the money involved and the slaves would be denied their rights because of this process.
The answer is B. Taxation Without Representation