In what ways does he argue that slavery has poisoned American life?

It forms divisions.

Explanation:

Slavery has poisoned American life because it forms division among the residents of United States of America. Due to this division, the unity of the nation is adversely affected which is poison for the country. Unity is the main factor that helps nation to grow and achieve development in every field of life so if the slavery exists in the American society, the country will not achieve success so it is a poison for a country and its people.

question 10: the answer is c, to their constituents address a problem.

question 11: i think it would be domestic bills, which deal with american issues only and public bills, which affect the whole nation.

b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.