Why did kansas become the battleground over slavery?

it bordered indian territory.
it was the first time slavery tried to move into free territories.
it bordered the slave states of missouri and oklahoma.
there were no slaves living in the territory at the time.

The united states government was in debt from its beginning. how did the u.s. get into debt, and whom did it owe money?

Which best explains how wealthy residents of italian cities contributed to the renaissance? a) wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists. b) wealthy residents participated in religion, which supported the church c) wealthy residents participated in music, which supported the arts. d) wealthy residents bought classical books, which supported scholars.

The federal goveremnt ability to draft people into the army is?