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They feared the new acquired territories would undermine the delicate balance between slave and non-slave states. They tried to ban slavery on the new territories by introducing the Wilmot Proviso (1846). However, many of these territories were already pro-slavery, including New Mexico and Texas. This unresolved issue was one of the main reasons of the American Civil War (1861-1865).
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Why did Northerners chose to not support the war with Mexico?
They were afraid that all acquired territories would become slave states.
How did the War with Mexico lead to conflict between the North and South?
many northerners believed that southerners wanted to take territory from Mexico in order to extend slavery
How did the war with Mexico lead to conflict between North and the South?
many northerners believed that southerners wanted to take territory from Mexico in order to extend slavery
How many northerners opposed going to war with the south in the civil war?
About 1/5 of all northerners
What was the northerners reaction to the emancipation Proclamation?
Happiness in the north
Did everyone in the us support the war with Mexico?
No. Most northerners and republicans were against such war, as it was viewed as an attempt by Manifest Destiny believers and slave interests to increase slave territory.
What was the northerners reason for war in the Civil War?
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How did the outbreak of the war with Mexico revive disagreement's over slavery?
It revived disagreements because the Northerners believed Southerners wanted to expand slavery to new lands.
Who were the coperhead?
northerners who opposed the war . !
What was the reaction of Northerners to the war of Mexico?
They feared the new acquired territories would undermine the delicate balance between slave and non-slave states. They tried to ban slavery on the new territories by introducing the Wilmot Proviso (1846). However, many of these territories were already pro-slavery, including New Mexico and Texas. This unresolved issue was one of the main reasons of the American Civil War (1861-1865).
What was a copperhead?
Northerners who opposed the Civil War.
Who offered to buy Texas from Mexico?
Mexico offered to buy Texas from Mexico.
