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Where was the first battle ground between those favoring the extension of slavery and those opposing it?
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What is true of slavery in the U.S. before the Civil War?
The North opposed the extension of slavery into new states.
Following the Mexican-American War which issue broke party unity and divided Congress largely along sectional lines?
The extension of slavery into territories acquired from mexico
Why was kansas-nebraska act so controversial?
Because it could have allowed some extension of slavery.
War that led to arguments over extension of slavery into new territories?
austin lewis's war
What was the main cause of the secession of southern states?
The election of Lincoln, who had refused to allow any extension of slavery.
What does the word pro-slavery mean?
The term "pro-slavery" refers to a perspective or position that supports or advocates for the practice of owning slaves. It involves beliefs, attitudes, or actions that justify or promote the institution of slavery.
What does the word Pro?
It means favoring slavery.
What does the word pros mean?
It means favoring slavery.
What was the major cause of conflict between the North and South?
The extension of slavery
Thows who where opposing slavery were called?
Abolitionists
Wilmot Proviso revealed that members of Congress?
That the House was divided but with a majority favoring the abolition of slavery.
How do you spell abolitoinist?
The correct spelling is abolitionist (one favoring the outlawing of something, specifically slavery).
Was the civil war about the extension of slavery or slavery as a whole?
The war was about state's rights and political conflict between the populous industrialized north and the rural agrarian south. Slavery was way down the list of causes for the war.
Which group addressed the issue of slavery in the election of 1848 by opposing slavery in new territories?
The Whig Party
In 1860 the Republican Party did what?
opposed the extension of slavery
The debate over states rights and the supremacy of the national government became increasingly important between 1820 and 1860 because of opposing views on?
Slavery
William l garrison was known for?
Type your answer here... He was an abolitionist (someone opposing slavery) who spoke out against slavery.
