Thomas jefferson was alarmed by the fierce debate over warning americans about its threat to national unity. 1.) slavery 2.) the powers of congress 3.) the missouri compromise 4.) escaped slaves

Thomas Jefferson was alarmed by the fierce debate over __the Missouri Compromise__, warning Americans about its threat to national unity.

In 1820, Jefferson wrote a “Letter to John Holmes” outlining his belief that establishing a “line drawn for slavery” will damage the country’s unity.

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