What failure of the governemnt made the civil war inevitable?

The failure of the government to effectively address the deepening divisions over slavery and states' rights made the Civil War inevitable. Key legislative compromises, such as the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850, only temporarily alleviated tensions without resolving the underlying issues. The rise of abolitionist movements and the Dred Scott decision further polarized the nation. Ultimately, the inability of political leaders to find a lasting solution to these conflicts led to the secession of Southern states and the outbreak of war.