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Westward expansion fueled the conflict between the North and the South by?

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Expansion lead to economic promise and fueled the manifest destiny but it also lead to sectional tension over slavery.

Step-by-step explanation:

The north contained a lot of abolitionists while the south was commonly pro-slavery, this increased sectional tension because each side wanted to see their ideals extended into the west.

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