What is the best description of the long-term goal of the Mason-Dixon Line and the Missouri Compromise? Prevent “Free” states from overpowering “Slave” states in Congress.

Bring the US to the brink of war to settle the issue of slavery once and for all.

Prevent “Slave” states from overpowering “Free” states in Congress.

Keep the balance between “Free” and “Slave” states to keep the peace.

Me! these questions are based on american people in the south essential questions: question 1: for what reasons will one group of people exploit another? focus questions: question 1: what influenced the development of the south more: geography, economy, or slavery? question 2: what were the economic, political and social arguments for and againsts slavery in the first half of the 19th century.