Asked by Eliza Maxwell on Jul 24, 2024
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The most critical question that emerged in the aftermath of the War with Mexico was:
A) What course the South would take if northerners continued to press the slavery question
B) What to do about slavery in the territory acquired from Mexico
C) How to limit the president's vaguely defined war powers
D) How much to pay Mexico for the territory acquired by force
Slavery
A system in which individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and forced to perform labor or services without compensation.
War Powers
The legal and political authority granted to a country's government to conduct and manage military operations and declare war.
- Recognize the controversies surrounding the extension of slavery into new territories and states.
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Massi SchnabJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The acquisition of new territory from Mexico raised the question of whether slavery should be allowed in these new regions. This ultimately contributed to the tension and conflict that led up to the American Civil War.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the controversies surrounding the extension of slavery into new territories and states.