Select the correct answer. How did the United States’ new western territories increase tensions between the North and South?
A.
The new territories reduced the North's dependency on the South for cotton and other raw materials.
B.
The North wanted the new territories to be free states, while the South wanted them to be slave states.
C.
The South was against the expansion of the United States territory beyond the Rio Grande.
D.
The cost of gaining new territories in war harmed the South because its smaller economy couldn’t afford it.

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During andrew johnson’s presidency, the radical republicans gained control over policymaking in congress. they had enough power to override any presidential veto. how did the radical republicans use this opportunity? a. they blocked johnson’s weak reconstruction policies by taking charge of the reconstruction plan. b. they extended their support to johnson’s policies for reconstruction of the south. c. they removed johnson from office and took over the task of reconstructing the south. d. they removed all former confederates from office and stopped the south from rejoining the union.