Why did congress pass both the missouri compromise and the compromise of 1850?
a. to legalize slavery in all states and territories west of the mississippi
b. to permit states to secede from the union under certain conditions
c. to maintain a balance of power between northern and southern states
d. to provide a legal means for the return of runaway slaves from canada

The first amendment of the constitution provides all of the following freedoms except oa) religion. ob) right to bear arms. oc) speech. od) press.

How has urban renewal affected poorer neighborhoods in major cities? check all that apply. 1. communities have been transformed to meet the needs of the modern population. 2. old stores and factories have been renovated and used for new purposes. 3. crime rates have increased as more money has come into the neighborhoods. 4. many community businesses have gone into decline or been forced to close. 5. a number of african americans have been displaced from their homes.

Which 19th century technological advancement would best allow farmers along the mississippi river in iowa to quickly transport their crops to buyers in louisiana?