3.
How does this sentence from paragraph 5 contribute to the central ideas of the text: 'The
debate was especially ironic because defenders of slavery relied on a central principle of
fairness."
A. It hints at the contradiction between what is fair for the states and what is fair
for African Americans.
It undermines the notion that the Missouri Compromise was unfair.
It reveals how difficult the debate over Missouri statehood was due to the
subjective nature of fairness.
It reinforces the logical reasoning of defenders of slavery.