What Significant Issue Did the Missouri Compromise Aim to Resolve

question 30

Multiple Choice

What significant issue did the Missouri Compromise aim to resolve?

• A) Giving land to Native Americans.
• B) The protective tariff.
• C) Slaves being treated as property.
• D) The extension of slavery.
• E) The abolition of slavery.

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