Which of the following was a long term effect of the admission of missouri to the union? a. it temporarily stemmed the growing tensions between opponents and defenders of slavery. b. it resulted in a growth in cotton production in the deep south. c. it was directly linked to the outbreak of war in mexico. d. it increased the debate and rhetoric in congress over the discussion of slavery.

Which statement best explains why a supreme court opinion is a seminal document? an opinion can become quite lengthy, which makes it a seminal document. supreme court documents are the only seminal documents in the united states. an opinion may create major changes in the laws or policies of the united states. generally speaking, a supreme court opinion reflects the feelings of all americans.