How did the compromise of 1850 increase tensions between the north and the south? a. enslaved people rebelled in the south. b. the north refused to enforce the fugitive slave act. c. the south began to arrest abolitionists. d. new political parties in the north called for civil war.

How did the spanish-american war affect american expansionism? a.) america took control of hawaii, cuba, and the pacific islands of guam. b.) america took possession of cuba and the philippines. c.) america gained control of puerto rico and hawaii. d.) america gained control of cuba, puerto rico, the pacific island of guam and the philippines.