Question
"The sectional conflict between Northern and Southern states that eventually led to the Civil War can be traced as far back as the Constitutional Convention of 1787." Which fact provides the BEST support for this statement? Responses A Southern states were angered by the fact that Washington D.C. was chosen as the site for the capital of the nation.Southern states were angered by the fact that Washington D.C. was chosen as the site for the capital of the nation. B Although northern and southern states agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise, they still disagreed over the issue of slavery.Although northern and southern states agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise, they still disagreed over the issue of slavery. C Southern states were angry that the territories of Alabama and Mississippi were not allowed to participate in the Convention.
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The fact that provides the BEST support for the statement regarding the sectional conflict between Northern and Southern states leading up to the Civil War is:
**B** Although northern and southern states agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise, they still disagreed over the issue of slavery.
This choice highlights the underlying tensions regarding slavery that were present even at the Constitutional Convention, emphasizing the contentious nature of the agreement between the regions and foreshadowing the divisions that would ultimately lead to the Civil War.
**B** Although northern and southern states agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise, they still disagreed over the issue of slavery.
This choice highlights the underlying tensions regarding slavery that were present even at the Constitutional Convention, emphasizing the contentious nature of the agreement between the regions and foreshadowing the divisions that would ultimately lead to the Civil War.