Question

Why did many northerners object to the addition of Missouri as a state? (1 point) Responses They wanted the territory reserved for Native Americans. They wanted the territory reserved for Native Americans. They believed the territory was illegally acquired. They believed the territory was illegally acquired. They objected to more land being opened for agriculture. They objected to more land being opened for agriculture. They feared another slave state would tip the political balance. They feared another slave state would tip the political balance.

Answer 1

Many northerners objected to the addition of Missouri as a state primarily because they feared that another slave state would tip the political balance in favor of the South. This concern was rooted in the existing tensions over slavery and the desire to maintain a balance of power between free and slave states in Congress. Therefore, the correct response is:

They feared another slave state would tip the political balance.