Question

What was the primary reason the South feared losing equal representation in the Senate?

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Responses

They worried the North would attempt to abolish slavery.
They worried the North would attempt to abolish slavery.

They believed the North would halt westward expansion.
They believed the North would halt westward expansion.

They thought the North would impose unfair taxes.
They thought the North would impose unfair taxes.

They wanted to force northern states to allow slavery.
They wanted to force northern states to allow slavery.
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Answer 1

They worried the North would attempt to abolish slavery.

Explanation: Equal Senate representation let Southern states block federal legislation that threatened slavery; losing that balance would let Northern majorities pass anti‑slavery laws.