According to the Missouri Compromise, how was the status of slavery decided in new states?

In an effort to preserve the balance of power in Congress between slave and free states, the Missouri Compromise was passed in 1820 admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

not really a history or a question at all.

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maybe this isn't the best place to ask this, maybe a social media platform like twitter or instagram? -austin

the answer to your question is a because laws act as guidelines as to what is accepted in society. without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens.