How did the victory over Mexico intensify the political conflict over slavery?, History 1301 L7 RE homework help

Provide a comprehensive response to the question(s) below. Be sure to
draft your response in your own words (do not quote verbatim from the
textbook or internet).

Using a minimum of 150 words,
address the following: 

  • How did the victory over Mexico intensify the political
    conflict over slavery?

Using a minimum of 150 words,
address the following: 

  • How did slaves turn the war for the Union into a war
    for liberation?