Prior to the civil war, what main question was raised with the addition of every new state?

whether it would be a southern state or northern, and whether slavery would be allowed in that state

Explanation:

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.