Slavery increased in Southern states as Northern states took steps to end it. Which answer best explains how this division affected westward expansion? (5 points) a
Existing states fought to keep their slaves from moving westward.

b
Existing Southern states were finally convinced to abolish slavery.

c
Existing states fought over whether or not slavery should be allowed in the new territories.

d
Existing states did not want their slaves to join forces with Native Americans from the West.

C. Existing States fought over whether or not slavery should be allowed in the new terrotories

Explanation:As the united states started expanding the amount of states that were slavery or not had to be kept equal or else there would be lots of tension between the states and they would fight, this was later one of the causes of the civil war. The south wanted westward terrotories to have slavery and the north wanted the oppisite, hope this helps :).

it is either a or c because answer b goes against the statement made in the question and answer d doesn't make sense.

ha deadpool ofc

explanation:

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”