Question

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

(1 point)
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.

Answer 1

They worried the North would attempt to abolish slavery.

(Losing equal Senate representation would let the North pass national laws restricting or ending slavery.)