Which factor contributed most to Florida's admission to the Union as a slave state?

A. The importance of Florida's ports to the transatlantic slave trade

B. The central role of slavery in maintaining Florida's railroad

C. The difficulties of preventing the Seminole tribe from aiding runaway slaves

D. The desire of Southern politicians to maintain a balance between free and slave states

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Brendan Lowe

23 September, 13:34

Which factor contributed most to Florida's admission to the Union as a slave state?

A. The importance of Florida's ports to the transatlantic slave trade

B. The central role of slavery in maintaining Florida's railroad

C. The difficulties of preventing the Seminole tribe from aiding runaway slaves

D. The desire of Southern politicians to maintain a balance between free and slave states

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Jesus Moran · Answer 1

Which factor contributed most to Florida's admission to the Union as a slave state?

D. The desire of Southern politicians to maintain a balance between free and slave states i think