Read the following paragraph from section “Some Give-And-Take For States; Slavery Status Quo.”
In the end, they reached an agreement. Northerners delegates agreed on no limits to the trade for 20 years. In exchange, Southerners said the government could require that goods be carried on American ships. That helped the North. Shipbuilding brought wealth to Northern states. The convention also adopted the fugitive slave clause. It said that runaway slaves had to be returned to their owners.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A
Shipbuilding was an important part of the North’s economy.
B
Both Northern and Southern states benefited from continued slavery in the U.S.
C
The agreement between the North and South made the government run smoothly.
D
The delegates came to an agreement after much debate.
1 answer
A) Shipbuilding was an important part of the North’s economy.