What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise in 1820?

Answer 1

The main goal was to keep the balance of free States in line with the slave States. There were two Missouri Compromises. The first one was in 1820 and the famous US politician, Henry Clay was the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and was the key figure in the Compromise debates. The second Missouri Compromise of 1850, had the goal of establishing a guideline for determining free and slave state status. The Fugitive Slave Act is considered part of this compromise.

Answer 2

The purpose of the Missouri Compromise was to end an argument about slavery in the new US territories. It was an attempt to keep a balance of slave states and free states and admitting new western states without having a war.

Answer 3

b.To solve a political conflict between slave states and free states-for apexx

Answer 4

to maintain a balance between free states and slave states