Question

In the period between 1820 and 1860, Southerners wanted slavery to be extended to the Western territories so the South could

A) continue to elect Southern presidents
B) continue to dominate the Supreme Court
C) use slave labor to expand Southern industries
D) keep enough strength in the Senate to protect Southern interests

Answer 1

Answer: if you think about these answers, choice A would make sense.

Explanation: electing Southern presidents would influences the rest of the USA to take in the idea of slavery.

Answer 2

C) Use slave labor to expand Southern industries

Explanation: Hope This Helps! :)