"By the 1850s, the Constitution, originally framed as an instrument of national unity, had become a source of sectional discord." This quotation supports which conclusion? A. vast differences of opinion existed over the issue of States rights and the constitutionality of slavery B. the Constitution had no provisions for governing new territories C. the Federal Government had become more interested in foreign affairs than in domestic problems D. the Southern States continued to import slaves

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"By the 1850s, the Constitution, originally framed as an instrument of national unity, had become a source of sectional discord." This quotation supports which conclusion? A. vast differences of opinion existed over the issue of States rights and the constitutionality of slavery B. the Constitution had no provisions for governing new territories C. the Federal Government had become more interested in foreign affairs than in domestic problems D. the Southern States continued to import slaves

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## Brief ExplanationsThe quotation suggests that the Constitution, which was initially meant to unify the nation, had become a point of disagreement by the 1850s. This discord likely stemmed from differing interpretations and beliefs about the Constitution's provisions, particularly on contentious issues like states' rights and slavery.# AnswerA. vast differences of opinion existed over the issue of States rights and the constitutionality of slavery

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