Question

How did slavery cause sectionalism in the antebellum era?

Answer 1

Answer:

Southern politicians supported the expansion of slavery into new states

Explanation:

The South tried their hardest to get slavery in the new territories, with Texas and Missouri both being notable examples. The north did not want the South to make slavery constitutional, and they did not support the expansion of slavery whatsoever.

Answer 2

Answer:

As papyrus7274 states, A).Southern politicians supported the expansion of slavery into new state... is correct

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