Why was the south against the idea of the government paying state debts?
a) they did not want taxes to increase.
b) the south had already paid most of its debts.
c) the north had less debt than the south.
d)the south felt this was a violation of the constitution.

Which statement is not true about the missouri compromise? 1.) slave owners could pursue escaped slaves into “free” regions. 2.) maine entered the union as a free state. 3.) slavery was allowed throughout the louisiana territory. 4.) missouri entered the union as a slave state.