Examine the Development of the Concept of a Slave Power

question 38

Essay

Examine the development of the concept of a Slave Power in the North from 1836 to 1861. What events made the presence of such a power credible to northerners? Why did northerners fear the Slave Power? What forces and events caused that fear to increase?

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Definitions:

Hyperpolarization

An increase in the membrane potential of a cell, making it more negative and less likely to fire an action potential.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane when a neuron or muscle cell is at rest.

Muscle

Tissue composed of fibers that can contract, causing movement of parts of the body.

Smooth Muscle Cells

Individual cells that make up smooth muscle, characterized by their ability to contract without voluntary control.