opposed the extension of slavery
Frederick Douglass
the north opposed the extension of slavery into new states
The North opposed the extension of slavery into new states.
The North opposed the extension of slavery into new states.
The North opposed the extension of slavery into new states.
the north opposed the extension of slavery into new states
The Wilmot Proviso is the answer
They opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories.Below is a link with more info.united-states-free-soil-party
The Republicans opposed the extension of slavery , but they did not propose abolishing it where it already existed.
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'
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'