Which Issue in the Debate of 1849-50 Led to the Compromise

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which issue in the debate of 1849-50 led to the Compromise of 1850?

• A) The balance of power between the North and the South in Congress
• B) Whether or not the nation should engage in a civil war
• C) Stricter interstate commerce regulations
• D) Whether or not Congress should raise taxes on imports

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of security representing ownership in a corporation, with holders having a claim on part of the company’s assets and earnings.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually as a distribution of profits.

Profits

Profits represent the financial gain obtained when the revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the operation.

Nonparticipating

A term used to describe policies or investments that do not share in the profits or surplus of a company, such as nonparticipating life insurance policies that do not pay dividends.