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What was the issue of expansion of slavery?
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
What invention caused the expansion of slavery in the south?
Cotton gin. Cotton gin made cotton production more profitable.
Why did Lincoln not abolish slavery the moment he was elected president?
He would have immediately caused poor relations between himself and states that approved slavery, but remained part of the union. States such as Maryland, who were pro-slavery, would have left the union, as well. The Civil War was fought over the expansion of slavery, not the essence of slavery itself.
Did northerners favor or oppose expansion of slavery in the west?
they opposed it
What did the kansas-nebraska act say about expansion and slavery?
The decision of whether to allow slavery or not in each state was left for the residents to decide.
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