1. Slavery and Expansion
Slavery was also a big issue during the 1830's and 40's. ... But the Claifornia Gold Rush put more pressure on the slavery issue. ... Once it was likely that the war would bring new territory norhterners checked with the president to make sure their constituents would resist the admission of more slavery territory. ... The 1850's caused many heated debates in the senate and house of representatives over slavery. ... Third, the abolition of slave trade in the district of Columbia, but not slavery itself. ...
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