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"The North" qualifies as such. At a time when slavery was becoming a hot issue in American politics, they were afraid "The South" would use the newly conquered territories to increase slavery and get the upper hand.
You should be aware that the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) was an extension of the Texas Revolution (1835-1836) which was by itself, motivated by slave owners.
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What was the region of the US that opposed war with Mexico?
Northern abolitionists opposed the Mexican American War.
Which political party was opposed to war with Mexico?
The Whigs.
Was Lincoln opposed to the Mexican American War?
Yes, Lincoln was against the War with Mexico.
Why were people opposed to the annexation of Texas and the War with Mexico?
People were opposed to the annexation of Texas because it would be admitted to the union as a slave state.
Why were some opposed to the war with Mexico?
because they thought it would be easier to defeat them so the war could end quickly
What group led by eugene v debs openly opposed the war?
Socialists
What group who feared the spread of slavery opposed the Mexican American war?
abolitionists
Which political group was enthusiastically in favor of going to war with Mexico?
Democrats
What group opposed the Caribbean countries during the banana wars of 1996?
United States, Ecuador, MEXICO, Guatemala, Honduras
Which radical labor group strongly opposed World War 1?
The Industrial Workers of the World
Which group opposed any treaty ending world war that had a League of Nations folded into it?
reservationists
Which national issue was the reason some people opposed war with Mexico?
The fear that slavery would spread into new territories
