alleryStart learning →Which issue divided Americans over Western territories?
AExtending or restricting slavery
BRaising or lowering import tariffs
CElecting or appointing state governors
DExpanding or shrinking Congress membership
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Extending or restricting slavery
The possible expansion of slavery into new Western territories was a central political dispute.
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