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.Southern states were angry that the territories of Alabama and Mississippi were not allowed to participate in the Convention.
D Northern states were angered by the creation of the Electoral College because it gave the South an unfair political advant
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.Southern states were angry that the territories of Alabama and Mississippi were not allowed to participate in the Convention.
D Northern states were angered by the creation of the Electoral College because it gave the South an unfair political advant
Answers
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The fact that provides the BEST support for the statement about the sectional conflict between Northern and Southern states that eventually led 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 answer highlights a fundamental divide between the North and South regarding slavery, which was a key issue leading to the Civil War. The Three-Fifths Compromise reflects the deep-seated disagreements that existed at the Constitutional Convention, showing how the issue of slavery was a contentious point even at the outset of the nation.
**B. Although northern and southern states agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise, they still disagreed over the issue of slavery.**
This answer highlights a fundamental divide between the North and South regarding slavery, which was a key issue leading to the Civil War. The Three-Fifths Compromise reflects the deep-seated disagreements that existed at the Constitutional Convention, showing how the issue of slavery was a contentious point even at the outset of the nation.