Driving much of the politics and tensions of the 19th century was the issue of

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Slavery was a major political issue and the primary cause of tensions leading up to the Civil War in the mid-19th century. The debate over whether or not to allow slavery in new territories, and the broader question of the morality and legality of slavery itself, dominated political discourse and ultimately led to secession and war. While commerce, supremacy, and education were also important issues during this time period, they did not drive the politics and tensions of the 19th century to the same extent as slavery.

Driving Much of the Politics and Tensions of the 19th