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Which two issues played the GREATEST roles in causing the Civil War?

Aslavery and states' rights
BManifest Destiny and Indian Removal
Cthe Missouri Compromise and the California Gold Rush
Dthe election of James K. Polk and the Northwest Ordinance

Verified Answer :

A

The South succeeded because of the unfairness of the government.

Aa big part of this was the mexican cession and other new land out west. many in the north wanted to make all of this free, while most in the south wanted it to be decided by popular sovereignty. the south felt like their rights were being violated by the north wanting to suppress this institution they have. the other answer choices are included under the slavery and states rights choice, because new land had to do with slavery