Question

1)Which best expresses how Missouri's application for statehood threatened the future of slaves?

A)It could have given more power to the states in favor of slavery.

B)People in the Missouri Territory had no mercy for runaway slaves.

C)The governor of the territory believed that slaves should never be free.

D)The plantation owners in the Missouri Territory wanted to outlaw hiring freed slaves.

2)Which was built more in the 1800s–railroads or canals–and why?

A)canals–goods could reach ports in less time at a reduced cost

B)railroads–more cities could access railroads and increase trade

C)canals–steamboats were less dangerous than steam locomotives

D)railroads–railroad workers were more readily available than canal workers


Answers:
1) C or A?
2) B

Answer 1

I agree with your answer to #2. #1 can't be both A and C. What was the Missouri Compromise? Read your text materials.

http://www.history.com/topics/missouri-compromise