Question

directions: circle the letter of the correct answer. 1. the main question raised by the southwest territory was a should slavery be abolished? b should the missouri compromise be used? c would slavery be allowed in the west? d should california come in as a free state?

Explanation:

The Missouri Compromise was an important legislation in U.S. history related to the balance of free and slave - states. It aimed to address the issue of slavery in new territories. California's status as a free state was a key part of the Compromise of 1850, not directly related to the Missouri Compromise. The main question raised by the Southwest territory in the context of the Missouri Compromise was about the use of the Missouri Compromise to determine slavery status.

Answer:

C. Should the Missouri Compromise be used?