Question

What proposed amendment to the Missouri bill attempted to restrict residents from bringing slaves into Missouri?

A) the Thomas Amendment

B) the Tallmadge Amendment

C) the Louisiana Territory Amendment

D) the Maine-Missouri Amendment

Answer 1

The Tallmadge Amendment was an proposed amendment to the Missouri bill that attempt to restrict residents from bringing slaves in Missouri.

This amendment never was passed but was highly fought for. In the end the Missouri Compromise was passed that DID ban slavery within the borders of the Louisiana Purchase.