Which of the following was NOT among the issues that concerned southerners in 1849-1850?
A) The political balance in the Senate might tip against them.
B) The admission of California as a free state might set a precedent for Utah and New Mexico.
C) Northern abolitionists were agitating against slavery in the District of Columbia.
D) The loss of runaway slaves through the Underground Railroad.
E) There was a growing chance that a constitutional amendment would abolish slavery.

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In 1849-1850, there was no significant movement or realistic chance of a constitutional amendment to abolish slavery, as the political climate and balance of power did not support such a drastic change at that time.

Which of the Following Was NOT Among the Issues That