Which of george washington's beliefs best explains why he stepped down as leader of the continental army? he believed family was more important than military service, and he wanted to set that example for all soldiers. he knew the continental army was not performing as it should, and he stepped down and asked for a more effective leader to take his place. he believed in democracy and a government ruled by the people. even though this was his greatest moment, he didn't want to make himself a king. while he was commander in chief of the continental army, he lost the majority of his battles, so he stepped down from the position and returned home.

He believed in democracy and a government ruled by the people. Even though this was his greatest moment, he didn't want to make himself a king

here are some events that to cause increased conflict between the north and south

1) mexican cession- gaining modern day california, utah, arizona, and new mexico from mexico. caused southern and northern politicians to fight over whether or not there would be slavery in these newly acquired territories.

2) uncle tom's cabin- this famous book described the cruelty of slavery in the south during the antebellum period, causing more northerners to support abolition and southerners to resent the book as they felt it unfairly depicted southern society.

3) kansas- nebraska act- disagreements over whether or not kansas and nebraska would be free or slave states caused issues between northern and southern politicians in congress.

4) bleeding kansas- this fighting took place in kansas after congress allowed this territory to vote on whether or not they would have slavery. citizens were killed and buildings were destroyed during this fighting.

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