Implications of the Compromise of 1850

In the wake of the Mexican-American War and the subsequent territorial expansions, the issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories became a central topic of national debate. The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures designed to address these contentious issues. Which of the following statements correctly identifies a provision of the Compromise of 1850 that had significant implications for the balance of power between free and slave states?