The Most Critical Question That Emerged in the Aftermath of the War

question 27

Multiple Choice

The most critical question that emerged in the aftermath of the War with Mexico was:

• A) What course the South would take if northerners continued to press the slavery question
• B) What to do about slavery in the territory acquired from Mexico
• C) How to limit the president's vaguely defined war powers
• D) How much to pay Mexico for the territory acquired by force

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