Which of the following led to the most sectional strife over slavery in the first half of the 19th century? A. the election of Andrew Jackson

B. the Missouri Compromise

C. the raid on Harper's Ferry

D. westward expansion

E. the Dred Scott case

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Kevin Woodard

26 November, 09:25

Which of the following led to the most sectional strife over slavery in the first half of the 19th century? A. the election of Andrew Jackson

B. the Missouri Compromise

C. the raid on Harper's Ferry

D. westward expansion

E. the Dred Scott case

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Simone · Answer 1

The correct answer should be D. westward expansion

With each new state, there would have to be choices made regarding whether the state would be a slave or a non-slave state, which only increased strife.

Which of the following led to the most sectional strife over slavery in the first half of the 19th century? A. the election of Andrew JacksonB. the Missouri CompromiseC. the raid on Harper's FerryD. westward expansionE. the Dred Scott case

Which of the following led to the most sectional strife over slavery in the first half of the 19th century? A. the election of Andrew Jackson

B. the Missouri Compromise

C. the raid on Harper's Ferry

D. westward expansion

E. the Dred Scott case