Question #107c8
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Feb 5, 2018
They held the original debates as a territory and settled on the legitimacy of slavery in Missouri. That became a serious obstacle to admission.
Explanation:
It was the settlers in any "Territory" that needed to apply for admission as a "State" in the United States. They had their own set of expectations and requirements. The issues of the extent and power of Federalism vs. State's Rights was only beginning.
The issue led to the "Missouri Compromise" - a division of "Slave" and "Free" States in the Union.
https://www.history.com/topics/missouri-compromise
