Question

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

Explanation:

1. First, the core disagreement over slavery in newly acquired lands emerged during the U.S.-Mexican War itself, as the territory was being gained.
2. Next, Congress attempted to resolve this disagreement with a compromise setting rules for slavery in the Mexican Cession.
3. Then, the compromise failed to resolve tensions, worsening North-South divisions over slavery.
4. Finally, these irreconcilable 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.