5. Which of these was NOT an effect of the Missouri Compromise?

a. Maine was admitted to the Union as a free state.
b. Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state.
c. Slavery was officially ended throughout the country.
d. Slave owners could pursue escaped slaves and return them to slavery.

idk the exact answer.

Explanation:

In an effort to preserve the balance of power in Congress between slave and free states, the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. Prohibits further introduction of slaves into Missouri. Also, when a slave turns 25, they are free.

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They had greater public roles of power within the church is the correct answer.

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