The tension between ________ became nearly insurmountable in the years between the elections of 1856 and 1860.

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The period between 1856 and 1860 was marked by intense conflict between Northerners and Southerners over issues such as slavery, states' rights, and territorial expansion. This tension ultimately led to the secession of eleven Southern states and the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. While tensions between other groups may have existed during this time, they did not come to a head to the extent that North-South conflict did.

The Tension Between ________ Became Nearly Insurmountable in the Years