SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
DRED SCOTT
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Question
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Why was it important to maintain a balance of free states and slave states?
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It kept each side from having too much power in Congress.
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It allowed slavery to spread into new territories.
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It protected the rights of enslaved Africans.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -There were 11 free states and 11 slave states. This is significant because there was an equal number of free and slave states. This balance of states was important, as one extra state-slave or free-would tip the balance of power in the U.S. government.
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