Question

How did the Mexican War contribute to feelings of sectionalism in America?
OA. There was disagreement over whether land gained as a result of the war would be free or slave.
B. The North felt they contributed more to the war effort than the South.
OC. There was disagreement over whether land gained as a result of the war would be agricultural or industrial.
OD. The South felt their slaves should not be used to help fight wars.

Answer 1

A. The main source of sectional tension was disagreement over whether the lands won from Mexico would permit slavery. Debates (e.g., the Wilmot Proviso) and disputes over admitting new territories as free or slave increased North–South hostility and helped set the stage for the Civil War.