How Did the Issue of Slavery Divide Americans Between 1840

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Essay

How did the issue of slavery divide Americans between 1840 and 1850?

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Definitions:

Assertive

The quality of being confident and self-assured in stating one's opinions or needs directly and respectfully.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability, contrasting with introversion.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, self-discipline, and the desire to do a task well.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by compassion, cooperation, and a desire for social harmony.