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During the early 1800s, there was an equal number of slave and free states. Why did many people believe that it was important to
keep this balance?
A. They believed that the balance would determine the results of presidential elections.
B.
They wanted to maintain the balance between pro-slavery and anti-slavery U.S. Senators.
C.
They believed that the balance would determine future foreign trade agreements.
D.
They wanted to keep the balance between pro-slavery and anti-slavery U.S. governors.