Why would the admission of California as a free state disrupt the balance of free states and slave states?

Even before world war ii had ended, it was apparent that the allies would not remain friends in the post-war era. explain what is meant by the term cold war. then describe how the conflict between the superpowers manifested itself in the two following regions: europe and asia.

Why did federalists fear the louisiana purchase? what did they think would happen?

Read this passage: the president has asked congress to consider a new antiterrorism law. the law would give law enforcement agencies more freedom to monitor suspected terrorists' phone calls, text messages, and internet usage. the law's supporters claim that it is an essential tool to keep americans safe from terrorism. its opponents claim that it infringes on their civil liberties by stripping them of the right to privacy. which action would the party opposing the president most likely take to resolve this issue? a. encourage its members to publicly attack the law to sway public opinion against it b. begin a campaign to have the president removed from office because of his proposal c. take the matter to federal court to prevent the party from having to support it d. demand that public safety issues be left to the states rather than the federal government (apex)