Which statement best explains how the compromise of 1850 attempted to resolve debates over the expansion of savory? Slavery was allowed in new territories, but only free territories would be able to become states.

California joined the United States as a free state, but slavery could spread in southwestern territories.

The answer is B

Explanation:

this is a matching game essentially!

event - pope leo x refuses to annul henry viii's marriage to his first wife.

cause - england establishes its own church separate from the roman catholic church.

event - martin luther writes his ninety-five theses, criticizing some of the church's practices.

cause - a new religion formed in germany taught that salvation can be met through faith alone.

event - holy roman emperor charles v declares war on protestants in germany.

cause - the rulers of germany's territories were free to decide the religion of their state.

event - elizabeth i, a protestant who was tolerant of catholics, became the queen of england.

cause - the anglican church was reestablished in england.

i believe the answer is c.