The controversy and compromise Should California be admitted to the union as a free state?

Should Congress take a stand on the expansion of slavery into the New Mexico and Utah Territories to prevent a conflict like this from happening in the future?

Should slavery and the slave trade be allowed to continue in Washington D. C.?

Should Congress pass a strong fugitive slave law?

Develop a compromise that both the north and south can agree on that helps to settle each of these four controversial questions.

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

food and resources were plentiful.

women were encouraged to marry later in life so they could work in factories.

definitely a for sure. ill see and update if i get the answer