He feared that the debate over Texas's admission to the U.S. would ignite a controversy about slavery.
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dildo
dildo
Republican
The admission of new states to the union and Dred Scott decision fueled the ongoing debate over slavery. (I got this off of ChaCha.com)
Slavery was a contentious issue in United States politics throughout history, becoming a topic in the drafting of the Constitution
free soil party
Free Soil Party
Great Debate :)
The slave debate split the Whig party between the pro slavery south and the anti slavery Whigs of the north. their constant bickering on candidates and platforms caused the demise of their party. the Fugitive Slave law caused the most fighting amongst them.
Yes - it was the root of the big political debate. No - it was not the reason that young men leapt into uniform.