In the debate over westward expansion, for which of the following would a "landless" state like Maryland have been arguing?
A. disallowing the expansion of slavery into any new territories
B. dividing up current landed states into ever smaller republics
C. placing a limit on the boundaries of a landed state like Virginia
D. preventing any new states from having any votes or influence in the national legislature
Answer: C
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