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Why did Southern senators initially block the organization of the Kansas and Nebraska territories?

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The main reason why Southern senators initially blocked the organization of the Kansas and Nebraska territories was because they didn't want it to be a "free" territory. 

The correct answer is... They were afraid the admission of new free states would tip the balance.