Question

which problem did the missouri compromise, the compromise of 1850, and the kansas - nebraska act attempt to solve? extension of slavery into the western territories equitable distribution of frontier lands to the owners of small farms placement of protective tariffs on foreign imports need for international improvements in transprotation

Explanation:

The Missouri Compromise (1820) set a boundary for slavery in new western territories, the Compromise of 1850 addressed slavery status in lands from the Mexican Cession, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) let territories vote on slavery. All centered on resolving disputes over whether slavery would expand into U.S. western territories.

Answer:

extension of slavery into the western territories