I believe the conflict that slavery was becoming worse is the answer. When reading, the author wanted you to understand that the US had tried to fix the problem of slavery using the Missouri Compromise. Although, as you can see, it didn’t seem to work XD. All in all, I just think the author was trying to say that the problem of slavery had gotten worse.
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Answer: A company is a brand of people, or business, that come together to sell and offer a product or service.
Oxford dictionary defines company as "a commercial business."
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Strain means to make a great effort 
        
             
        
        
        
C. both characters are concerned about Ivan llyichs health
        
             
        
        
        
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