coffeym
What were some reasons politicians argued over the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri Compromise
Posts 1 - 3 of 3
replied to: coffeym
jkwilliams
Replied to: What were some reasons politicians argued over the Missouri Compromise?
Thomas Jefferson felt that the Compromise would eventually lead to the dissolution of the Union.
replied to: jkwilliams
swewing
Replied to: Thomas Jefferson felt that the Compromise would eventually lead to the...
To admit Missouri as a slave state would tip the Senate balance in favor of the slave states.