The missouri crisis stood in sharp contrast to the general tone of the nation at the time because a. it resulted in a compromise between slave and free interests at a time when these powers were locked in permanent conflict. b. it went against the general feelings of unity and nationalism prevalent in the nation at the time. c. it represented a significant bump in the otherwise smooth process of western settlement. d. it led to calls for colonization of slaves at a time when support for emancipation was growing quickly. e. all these answers are correct. 2 the second national bank of the united states a)