Question

what were the two main topics/arguments that divided the north and the south?
○ slavery and trade
○ slavery and taxes
○ slavery and states rights
○ slavery and economics

Explanation:

The main issues dividing the North and South before the Civil War were slavery (expansion, moral stance) and states' rights (power of states vs. federal government). The option "Slavery and States Rights" aligns with these core divisive topics. Other options like trade, taxes, or economics were less central compared to slavery and states' rights.

Answer:

Slavery and States Rights