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Which political party was opposed to war with Mexico?
The Whigs.
Why were some people opposes to the war with Mexico?
because they thought it would be easier to defeat them so the war could end quickly
Why did the north oppose the war with Mexico?
the whigs did not want conquered territory to become slave states
In the American Revolution did the Tories or the Whigs want the Americans to win the war?
whigs
Antislavery Whigs who opposed both the Texas annexation and the Mexican War on moral grounds?
"Conscience Whigs".
Who were the antislavery Whigs who opposed both the Texas annexation and the Mexican American War on moral grounds?
They were called "Conscience Whigs".
Why did whigs in Britain hope for an American victory in the war for independence?
The Whigs supported an American victory in the revolutionary war because they feared that if George III triumphed, his rule at home might become tyrannical.
Why were the whigs called the whigs?
During the American Revolutionary War, The Americans called the colonists on the American side Whigs and those on the British side Tories. The English term used for those on the British side is Loyalists. Many American books are now going over to the terms Patriots and Loyalists. (The terms Whigs and Tories were borrowed from England. The Tories supported the King. The Whigs supported Parliament. Only, in the United States, the Whigs supported the Continental Congress.)
What is the difference between a federalist and republican?
A Federalist wants a strong national government, a national bank, and large industries. While on the other hand a Democratic-Republican wants a strong state government, opposes a national bank, and wants small businesses and farmers.
What party did not want land gained in the Mexican American war to allow slavery?
The Whigs.
During the Mexican war northern Whigs including Lincoln began to characterize the war as what?
Evil, pro slavery and unfair.
Which group opposed war with Mexico?
"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.
