Which statement best describes the reason why most northerners did not
want slavery to spread into western territories?
O(A. The growth of slavery in the territories would shift the balance of
power in Congress. - Correct)
B. Slavery in the western territories would take away job
opportunities in northern states.
C. Antislavery laws could not be enforced in western territories.
D. New states could never be admitted if slavery was denied in the
western territories.
