Abraham Lincoln did not fight in the Mexican War, but he was an outspoken opponent of it. He demanded to know the exact "spot" on American soil where American blood had been shed in disputed territory- one of the main excuses for going to war.
He opposed the war.
Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln, John Quincy Adams,
No he was an expansionist who favored the war.
Joshua Reed Giddings of Ohio was anti Mexican American War and anti slavery.John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts was anti Mexican American War and and anti slavery,Abraham Lincoln of Illinois spoke out against the Mexican American War and introduced his "Spot Resolution" on exactly what spot on the map the Thorton Affair had transpired.
Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln, John Quincy Adams,
Abraham Lincoln and John Quincy Adams.
No. Lincoln did not fight in the Mexican War.
No he was an expansionist who favored the war.
Abraham Lincoln and Henry David Thoreau, among others…
Lincoln had spoken against the Mexican-American War.
Prominent names included John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln.
Congressman Abraham Lincoln was not in favor of the Mexican War. However, even at the height of his opposition he stated that he would continue to vote yes on appropriations for that war.
The American Civil War.
Joshua Reed Giddings of Ohio was anti Mexican American War and anti slavery.John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts was anti Mexican American War and and anti slavery,Abraham Lincoln of Illinois spoke out against the Mexican American War and introduced his "Spot Resolution" on exactly what spot on the map the Thorton Affair had transpired.