What was the central argument of southern opponents of the Tallmadge Amendment to the Missouri Admissions Bill?
A) The Constitution guaranteed slavery in western territories.
B) Congress had no authority to place anti-slavery restrictions upon a state.
C) Congress should reject any anti-slavery petitions.
D) The African slave trade was legal.
ANSWER
B
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