You are listening to a public speaker who says, "Soon, this important national question will tear us apart, unless our leaders show courage and deal with the issue as soon as possible!" What is this speaker most likely referring to?


Select the best answer from the choices provided.

the issue of slavery surrounding the Missouri Compromise

the actions of General Andrew Jackson in Florida

the lack of U.S. support for Latin American revolutions

the Russian incursion into North America's Oregon Country