The controversy over Missouri's request for statehood:



Adid not affect the balance of power in Congress

Bwas settled by the Missouri Compromise

Cprecipitated the Webster "Liberty and Union" speech

Dall of the above

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is option B. "was settled by the Missouri Compromise". When Missouri applied for statehood it raised controversy because the government was not sure if slavery should move westward. However, this controversy ended when the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820, admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

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Answer:

B. was settled by the Missouri Compromise