How did White Southerners believe that the institution of slavery benefitted those enslaved? How did they describe the institution of slavery?

How did Westward expansion create new conflicts for the nation?

How did the election of 1860 affect the institution of slavery?

Those who defended slavery rose to the challenge set forth by the Abolitionists. The defenders of slavery included economics, history, religion, legality

Explanation:

How did White Southerners believe that the institution of slavery benefitted those enslaved?

Defenders of slavery argued that the sudden end to slavery would cause widespread unemployment and chaos.  They also stated that slavery had existed throughout history and was the natural state of mankind.

How did they describe the institution of slavery?

They described slavery as divine. They said it brought Christianity to the heathens from across the ocean. It was said that the black race attained a more civilize and improved life both physically, morally and intellectually.

How did Westward expansion create new conflicts for the nation?

Westward expansion had a negative impact in the United States. Manifest Destiny played a role in motivating settlers to move west. Other motivations for moving west were gold, land, and opportunity. This also hurt Natives because it killed them and took their land.  This expansion also lead to the Mexican War.

How did the election of 1860 affect the institution of slavery?

The election in which Abraham Lincoln was first elected President due to the schism of the Democrats. Caused a chain reaction of southern states to secede from the Union since they were afraid of Lincoln's policies.  The south feared he would end slavery, this set the stage for the American Civil War.

Explanation: see above