Original Promptstudy guide-
IXL Codes for review - 45L Causes of the CW Missouri Compromise to Bleeding Kansas; 2MK Causes of the CW Dred Scott to Secession
Growing
The expanding country provided increased opportunities for conflict between slave and free states over new territories and keeping political power
The population of the North grew from immigration and as free people they counted for representation as one for one
The South had a growing population as well, but much of it included enslaved peopl...
This document explores the complex buildup to the American Civil War, focusing specifically on sectionalism and compromise during the pre-war years. It outlines key concepts such as the delicate balance of power between slave and free states, significant legislative responses including the Missouri Compromise of 1820, Wilmot Proviso, and the Compromise of 1850, and emerging tensions exemplified by events like 'Bleeding Kansas' and the Dred Scott Decision. The resource encourages critical thinking about the impact of these historical events on national unity and the political landscape, highlighting the inevitable march towards conflict as regional identities and loyalties became entrenched.