The Missouri Compromise Stipulated That in the Rest of the Louisiana

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Missouri Compromise stipulated that in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase north of 36° 30´,

• A) slaves would become free at age 25.
• B) slavery would be excluded.
• C) majority rule would determine whether slavery would be legal.
• D) there would be no restrictions on slavery.
• E) free blacks could not become citizens.

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