Question

How did westward expansion contribute to the secession of southern states, including South Carolina?

A) Southerners feared that the addition of free states would allow the North to gain more power in Congress.

B) Southerners worried that the Constitution did not allow for the additions of "slave" states to the Union

C) Southerners argued that a free state should not be added without the addition of a slave state at the same time.

D) Southerners did not support westward expansion and argued fiercely against territorial overreach,

Answer 1

I believe the answer would be C. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

As a result of westward expansion, the secession of southern states was hastened because A) Southerners feared that the addition of free states would allow the North to gain more power in Congress.

As the country expanded west:

• More free states were added than slave states
• The North gained more power in Congress

As the North became stronger in Congress and in the Executive, the Southern States feared that abolition would be forced down their throats and so decided to secede to preserve their slave status.

In conclusion, southern states seceded because they feared the North would gain power in Congress.

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