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A) the apathy of most northerners regarding the question

B) the presence of more important issues before congress

C) the absence of strong northern congressional leadership

D) the amount of money slave industries contributed to the national economy

E) the absence of federal authority to regulate slavery

I don't believe that "A" is the answer because Northerners were not apathetic at all about slavery. I am unsure of the answer but I am leaning towards "E" E is the correct answer

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was plantation slavery under attack


What conflict sparked the Civil War?

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He hoped to inspire a revolution that would end slavery.


What two white abolitionists used the power of the Press to attack slavery?

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Why was plantation slavery under attack?

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Why did the southerners feel that their way of life was under attack?

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Where did john brown direct his attack to end slavery?

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How did the Southern political leaders become convinced that slavery was under attack by the North?

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