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Well, "the South provided 2/5 of the world's cotton," and the more cotton produced, the more slaves you need. Crop profit increased, which meant more slaves. In addition, the cotton gin was invented which required many more slaves as well!
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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.
What was the issue of expansion of slavery?
The issue of expansion of slavery was its expansion and growth into Western territories.
What issue divided America in the first half of the 19Th century?
the expansion of slavery ! @tjoness <---- follow that guy
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.
Which man was responsible for the expansion of slavery in America during the 1800s?
Eli Whitney was responsible for the expansion of slavery in America during the 1800's.
What was the party opposed to the expansion of slavery?
The Republicans.
What impact did the compromise have on slavery?
It effected slavery's westward expansion because slavery would'nt be loyal in any territoy North.
What did The Missouri Compromise halt the northern expansion of?
Slavery. It established a parallel, North of which slavery was illegal.
What caused many of the debates in congress during the years leading up to the civil war?
States rights, slavery, western expansion, trade, property and taxation, cause many of the debates.
What political dilemma was caused by the expansion of trade and industry in ancient Greece?
The growing demand of cotton expanded slavery westward as plantation owners sought new suitable.land.
In the1840's what politicized the debate over slavery in the nation as never before Was it the expansion of slavery into the Mexico territory or The Fugitive Slave Act Uncle Tom's Cabin or John Brown?
Expansion of slavery into acquired territories, such as Texas.
Lincoln as the leading exponent of the Republican doctrine of no expansion of slavery?
no.
