What is a reason that the Missouri Compromise did not have lasting effects?

Question

(1 point)
It only applied to the lands
of the Louisiana Purchase.
It only applied to the lands
of the Mexican Cession.
It relied on popular sovereignty.
It limited the number of
• states that could be admitted per year.

Answer 1

The reason that the Missouri Compromise did not have lasting effects is It relied on popular sovereignty. The Missouri Compromise attempted to maintain a balance between free and slave states, but as the debate over slavery continued and intensified, particularly with the introduction of popular sovereignty (allowing territories to decide the slavery issue for themselves), its effectiveness diminished. Subsequent legislation and court decisions further challenged and ultimately nullified the compromises made by the Missouri Compromise.