Why was the expansion of territories in the United States such a divisive issue in the mid-1800s?

a. The Democrats wanted to focus on developing nationalistic economic policies.
b. The Whigs believed in following a program of limited government.
c. The Constitution had not predetermined the status of slavery in future states.
d. The Democrats opposed the doctrine of Manifest Destiny.


Answer: c. The Constitution had not predetermined the status of slavery in future states.

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A) It was popular only among poor whites who resented both elite whites and blacks. B) It frequently helped to eliminate Democratic leadership. C) It conducted campaigns of violence, murder, and terrorism against blacks. D) No other organizations with different names had similar goals and tactics in the South.

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