Question

Summarize New West and the Free North, 1840-1860
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Answer 1

The "new" west was territory opened for settlement west of the Mississippi River and/or acquired in the Mexican War (1846-48). The "free" north were the states north of the Mason Dixon line that were free of slavery. What else do you need to know?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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