Question

what was the purpose of the missouri compromise? a it was an attempt to annex new territories from mexico. b it was an attempt to abolish slavery in the united states. c it was passed to force south carolina to secede from the union. d it was an attempt to balance political power between \free\ and \slave\ states.

Explanation:

The Missouri Compromise in 1820 aimed to maintain a balance between free - and slave - holding states in the U.S. Congress. It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state and also prohibited slavery north of a certain line in the Louisiana Purchase territory.

Answer:

D. It was an attempt to balance political power between "free" and "slave" states.