<span>Westward Expansion and the American Civil War. To many nineteenth century Americans, the expansion of slavery into Western territories caused a great deal of controversy. ... These fears were realized when the expansion of slavery into western territories entered Congressional debates</span>
I believe the 3 motives for exploration would be, God, Gold, and Glory.
It shows racism the white are studying and gaining knowledge but the other cultures are being punished
B. is the correct answer (<span>between the national government and the states)</span>