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Why did the expansion of slavery become such a divisive political issue in the 1840's?
The driving event was the westward expansion of U.S. territory, esp. in connection with the Mexican War (the product of the annexation of Texas). How the territories were to be organized - whether open to slavery or not - became a burning issue. The territorial issue was intensified at the end of the decade, by California's growth (aided immensely by the Gold Rush) and the issue of building a transcontinental railroad through the territories to link east & west.
Why did slavery cause fierce struggle between the South and the North?
Slavery was a states rights issue. The essential problem was if a state had the right to allow slavery when the federal government states it is illegal. We are still arguing the issue today. For Lincoln it was an issue of keeping the union together. Slavery wasn't so much the cause but a emotional and political response of where the power of the federal government stops and the state begins.
What was the issue of expansion of slavery?
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
Was slavery an issue?
Yes slavery was and still is an issue in many countries (both legal and illegal).
Why did the expansion of slavery become such a diverse political issue in the 1840's?
Territorial expansion raised the question of whether new lands should be free or slave.
What did political parties do for many years after the Missouri compromise?
Political parties avoided the issue of slavery for many years after the Missouri compromise.
How did a issue of slavery lead to a new political party?
it leaad by slavery and the govermant
How did the issue of slavery lead to a new political party?
it leaad by slavery and the govermant
What contributed to the event of Bleeding Kansas?
Slavery was an issue that contributed to the event of Bleeding Kansas. Bleeding Kansas was also known as the Bloody Kansas war.
What political issue was most important in the creation of the Missouri Compromise?
slavery
The issue of slavery gave birth to which major political party?
Republican
What was the most important. Political issue in the 1840s and 1850s?
The most important political issue in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s is the issue of slavery. During these years leading up to the Civil War abolitionists begin petitioning the government on slavery issues.
What was the most important political issue in the 1840s and the 1850s?
The most important political issue in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s is the issue of slavery. During these years leading up to the Civil War abolitionists begin petitioning the government on slavery issues.
What major political issue dominated the country between 1850 1860?
slavery
Political party was formed over the issue of slavery?
free soil party
What event contributed to the bleeding Kansas?
Slavery was an issue that contributed to the event of Bleeding Kansas. Bleeding Kansas was also known as the Bloody Kansas war.
What was one issue that raised the political stakes in the 1820'S and 1830'S?
Slavery
