Which line established by the Missouri Compromise limited slavery in much of the Louisiana Purchase territory?
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Correct answer: The 36°30′ parallel
The Missouri Compromise prohibited slavery north of the 36°30′ parallel in most of the Louisiana Purchase. This boundary became an important symbol of efforts to contain sectional conflict.
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