What development pushed the issue of slavery to the center of national debate?
A) The end of the international slave trade
B) The invention of the cotton gin
C) The expansion westward
D) The dedication and fervor of abolitionists

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The expansion westward raised the issue of whether new territories and states would permit slavery, intensifying national debate over the institution.

What Development Pushed the Issue of Slavery to the Center