Analyze the debates that emerged over Western expansion from 1844 - 1861 and evaluate the extent to which each perspective influenced American policy.

“During the period of 1830–1860, the United States government passed legislation such as the 3/5 Compromise, the Alien and Sedition Act, and the Missouri Compromise to calm the slavery issue.” (The response did not earn the point because the evidence presented is not directly relevant to the issues of slavery and the ...

Sectionalism was caused by the issue of states' rights to the slavery and personal treatment of slaves

How did Territorial expansion lead to debates over slavery? ... After the US defeated Mexico they acquired a lot of new land, the North wanted it to be free, but the south wanted it to be slave and this sparked many new debates.

Expansion lead to economic promise and fueled the manifest destiny but it also lead to sectional tension over slavery. The north contained a lot of abolitionists while the south was commonly pro-slavery, this increased sectional tension because each side wanted to see their ideals extended into the west.

Causes of the Civil War

Economic and social differences between the North and the South.

States versus federal rights.

The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents.

Growth of the Abolition Movement.

The election of Abraham Lincoln. To access class papers from this unit, click here.

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