Prior to the Civil War, how was the issue of slavery related to westward expansion? A)The large number of plantation-style farms in western territories made it likely that slavery would expand westward
B) The possible addition of new states created from western lands raised concerns over the balance between free and slave states.
C) The westward expansion into lands formerly controlled by Spain helped create a Hispanic labor market to replace the use of slave labor.
D) The discovery of gold western territories led to a large increase in the use of slave labor in gold mines.

Read the passage below. which of these statements describes the problem with including this passage as part of an explanatory essay? passage: the neolithic revolution changed everything for humans. before the n.r., you couldn't even plant food. i know you want to hear more, don't even deny it! o a. the tone is too dull and does not include a hook to keep the reader interested. o b. the tone is too objective and does not show the author's opinion. o c. the tone is too transitional and does not stay focused on one topic. o d. the tone is too informal and does not use appropriate vocabulary. surmit