SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
BLOODY KANSAS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Why did Stephen A. Douglas want to formally organize western territories?
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He wanted to abolish slavery
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He wanted to build a railroad
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As a Nationalist, he wanted to see the United States develop industrially and expand beyond the Mississippi River. He believed that building a transcontinental railroad was the best way to expand the United States. Douglas wanted the railroad’s terminus to be in his home town, Chicago, Illinois.
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