Question

Which factor contributed to growing conflict over slavery from the 1820's through the 1850's?

A.falling crop prices
B. rapid industrialization
C. rising tariff rates
D. territorial expansion

Answer 1

One factor that contributed to conflict over slavery is D. territorial expansion.

Answer 2

One factor that contributed to growing conflict over slavery from the 1820's through the 1850's was "D. territorial expansion," since each new state had to decide whether it was going to be "slave" or "free".