Question

what did the missouri compromise of 1820 do? (1 point) it annexed texas as part of the united states. it made slavery illegal in new states north of the 36th parallel. it abolished slavery in mexico. it took lands from mexico in the southwest.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Annexing Texas was related to later events, not the 1820 Missouri Compromise.
• The Missouri Compromise established that slavery would be illegal in new states north of the 36th parallel (except Missouri).
• The compromise was about US states, not Mexico's slavery.
• Taking land from Mexico was from the Mexican - American War, not the Missouri Compromise.

Answer:

B. It made slavery illegal in new states north of the 36th parallel.