How do these opposing viewpoints show evidence of sectiona in the United States in the 1850s?

At the end of the Mexican-American War, the United States gained a large ... The presidential election of 1848 determined which of these issues would be tackled first. the “Great Compromiser,” offered a series of resolutions, most of which aimed to Anti-slavery advocates were opposed to slavery for other reasons.

Explanation:

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.