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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The potential for a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery was not yet a prominent issue in 1849-1850. The other options were all concerns of southerners during this time period.

Which of the Following Was Not Among the Issues That