Which of these contributed to growing regional tensions over slavery in the United States in the 1840s and 1850s?
A) European imperialism
B) Immigration
C) Federal deficits
D) Westward expansion

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Westward expansion increased tensions over slavery as new territories were being added to the United States and both the North and South were vying for control in terms of whether those territories would allow or prohibit slavery. This led to conflicts such as Bleeding Kansas and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

Which of These Contributed to Growing Regional Tensions Over Slavery