Question

missouri was one new territory. in 1819, missouri asked to become a state. it wanted to allow enslavement. leaders in the north were against this. how come? the u.s. would have fewer free states than states that allowed enslavement.
maine was also a territory. in 1820, maine asked to become a state. it wanted to be a free state. leaders in the south were against this. how come? the u.s. would have more free states than states that allowed enslavement.
the compromise
henry clay was a senator. clay was from kentucky. clay wanted both sides to be happy. what did he do? he made the missouri compromise of 1820. what did it say? missouri would be a state that allowed enslavement. maine would be a free state. what about other territories from the louisiana purchase? there would be no enslavement north of missouri.
question 7
which question is not answered by the news story?
a. when did maine ask to be a state?
b. why did clay make a compromise?
c. what was the first state to end enslavement?
d. where was henry clay from?

Explanation:

• Option A: The text says "In 1820, Maine asked to become a state", so the question "When did Maine ask to be a state?" is answered.
• Option B: The text explains that Clay wanted both sides to be happy, so he made the compromise, answering "Why did Clay make a compromise?".
• Option C: The text does not mention which state was the first to end enslavement.
• Option D: The text states "Clay was from Kentucky", so the question "Where was Henry Clay from?" is answered.

Answer:

C. What was the first state to end enslavement?