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They opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories because 'free men on free soil comprise a morally and economically superior system to slavery'

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What did the free-soilers oppose why?

They opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories because 'free men on free soil comprise a morally and economically superior system to slavery'


Were Free-soilers the same as abolitionists?

No, they were not. Free-Soilers wanted to stop the spread of slavery, while abolitionists wanted to abolish it alltogether.


What is the main reason why Free Soilers came to Kansas in the 1800s?

The main reason Free Soilers came to Kansas in the 1800s was to oppose the expansion of slavery into the new territories. They sought to establish Kansas as a free state, promoting the idea that the western lands should be open to free labor and settlement rather than slavery. This movement was part of the broader conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces, leading to violent confrontations known as "Bleeding Kansas." The Free Soilers believed that the presence of slavery would hinder economic opportunities for white settlers and undermine democratic ideals.


What were northerners called who objected to slavery's impact on free white workers?

Free Soilers


The slogan of the Free Soilers was Free soil free speech free labor and free .?

The slogan of the Free Soil Party.


How did free-soilers differ from abolitionist?

Abolitionists wanted to end slavery, while "Free Soilers" were more interested in making sure the state they lived in was not a slave state. Some people were both, but there were Free Soilers who (perhaps through believing that slavery could not be done away with completely) had only the goal of making sure the new territory they had moved into entered the Union as a free state.


Free soilers and abolitionists?

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What did Free-Soilers want in Kansas?

For the region to have no slavery and only whites be the ones living


Only a frew free soilers were abolitionists who wanted to end slave in the south?

false


Only a few Free Soilers were abolitionists who wanted to end slavery in the South?

True


How did Free-Soilers differ from abolitionists?

Free-Soilers were Northerners who wanted to contain slavery, as in keep it from spreading to new territories. Free-Soilers were alright with keeping the existing slavery where it was already prevalent. They're opinions were based on more political aspects.Abolitionists wanted to completely get rid of existing slavery and prevent it from becoming legal in new territories. They're opinions were based more on moral aspects.


Which political party used the campaign slogan Free soil free speech and Fremont?

The Free-soilers also known as the American Party.