The Southern Demand That Slavery Be Allowed to Expand into the Territories

question 34

Multiple Choice

The Southern demand that slavery be allowed to expand into the territories seems to have been motivated by the

• A) expectation that slavery would be even more profitable in the West than in the South.
• B) fear that free territories would tip the balance of power in the Senate against the South and slaveholding states.
• C) belief that expansion was necessary to allow the profitable sale of surplus Southern slaves.
• D) assumption of Southern politicians that they should put forward extreme positions as a tactic in political bargaining with the North.

Understand the characteristics and importance of group cohesiveness.

Distinguish between formal and informal groups within organizations.

Identify factors that enhance or reduce group attractiveness and cohesiveness.

Comprehend the role of assignment and voluntary participation in forming formal task groups.

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