Tell me if my history answers are right? 15 minutes! very important! first good answer gets best answer! ? 1. what was the chief goal of the compromise of 1850?
to preserve the union
to improve the economy in both the north and the south
[x] to preserve the balance between slave states and free states
to resolve texas's statehood issues
2. what theory promoted by stephen douglas

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explanation: j

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.