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3 June, 17:43

Why did it matter whether a territory joined the union as a free or slave state?

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  1. 3 June, 21:25
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    It mattered whether or not a territory joined the union as either one because it could potentially upset the balance between free and slaves states. This was one of the main causes of the Missouri Compromise
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