Question

According to the Missouri Compromise, slavery would be legal in which of the following places?(1 point)
Responses

Illinois
Illinois

Montana
Montana

Iowa
Iowa

Arkansas

Answer 1

According to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, slavery would be legal in Arkansas. The compromise established a boundary line at the latitude of 36°30′, north of which slavery would be prohibited (except in Missouri). Arkansas, being south of that line, was allowed to permit slavery. The other states listed (Illinois, Montana, and Iowa) were free or free-soil territories according to the provisions of the compromise.