Question

In the late 1840's, what led to the question of whether slavery should expand to the territories?

A. the enactment of the Wilmot Proviso
B. the violence of “Bleeding Kansas”
C. the results of the Mexican War
D. the attack at Harpers Ferry

Answer 1

Answer: C. the results of the Mexican War

The consequences of the Mexican War during the late 1840's contributed to the issue of slavery at that time. The issue reached to the extent of debating whether slavery has to expand to other territories.