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What was the main purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

A) To maintain an equal number of slave and free states

B) To prevent a war with Mexico

C) To allow states to decide for themselves if they would allow slavery

D) To outlaw slavery in the United States

Answer-

The correct answer is A) To maintain an equal number of slave and free states

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.

the answer is a) to be able to obey them.