1. .
Answer (a), (b), and (c).
a) Briefly explain why ONE of the following options most clearly marks a cause of the sectional crisis that led to the
outbreak of the Civil War.
Northwest Ordinance (1787)
Missouri Compromise (1820)
Acquisition of Mexican territory (1848)
b) Provide an example of an event or development to support your explanation.
c) Briefly explain why one of the other options can also be considered a cause of the sectional crisis.