Which statement best explains why the issue of slavery contributed to the outbreak of the civil war
a) the economies of the confederate states relied on slave labor
b)fugitive slaves from the south were creating social tensions in the north
c) settlers in newly acquired territories did not want to allow slavery in their states
d)the federal government refused to take action to surprises slavs uprising in the south

Ineed ! 10 more minutes until test is ! will give 15+ points and ! kansas history which is an example of popular sovereignty? a. the fugitive slave law enforces stricter penalties for people who runaways. b. the united states congress passes a bill limiting the slave trade. c. settlers in nebraska vote on whether they wish to make slavery legal. d. an abolitionist exercises free speech by publishing a newspaper.