Question

disagreements over slavery during the antebellum period were the leading cause of the civil war. the political debates over whether slavery should be allowed in the mexican cession contributed to these disagreements.
the events below took place between the u.s.-mexican war and the civil war. place the events in order.
earlier
the compromise does not end the debates over slavery. these debates increase the divisions between the north and south.
finally, divisions between the north and south lead some southern states to leave the union. the civil war begins shortly after.
northerners and southerners in congress compromise on rules for slavery in the mexican cession.
during the u.s.-mexican war, americans disagree over whether slavery should be allowed in lands taken from mexico.

Explanation:

1. First, the disagreement over slavery in lands from Mexico emerged during the U.S.-Mexican War, as the war created the question of slavery in future territories.
2. Next, Congress attempted to resolve this with a compromise setting rules for slavery in the Mexican Cession.
3. Then, this compromise failed to end debates, worsening North-South divisions.
4. Finally, these divisions led to Southern secession and the start of the Civil War.

Answer:

1. During the U.S.-Mexican War, Americans disagree over whether slavery should be allowed in lands taken from Mexico.
2. Northerners and Southerners in Congress compromise on rules for slavery in the Mexican Cession.
3. The compromise does not end the debates over slavery. These debates increase the divisions between the North and South.
4. Finally, divisions between the North and South lead some Southern states to leave the Union. The Civil War begins shortly after.