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During the preface of Manifest Destiny, Americans were united in the idea that expansion would cause the country to flourish and thrive, but as sectional tensions between North and South began to increase, the North and other abolitionists started to reject Manifest Destiny. This is because the introduction of new slave states into the country would cause the North to lose their power within the nation.
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Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?
Westward expansion
Why did westward expansion occur after the civil war?
Because new opportunities and technological advances led to westward migration
What problem continued to plague the settlers even during the height of the westward expansion?
Slavery was a problem that continued to plague the settlers even during the height of the westward expansion and would later be the focus of the Civil War.
The most significant result of the Louisiana Purchase in America was the .?
facilitation of American westward expansion.
Who opposed the slave trade in 1807?
The abolitionists, a group dedicated to ending this. Kind of the Human Rights group of that time
How was John Quincy Adams in the westward expansion?
Although originally a supporter, Quincy opposed westward expansion by 1843 because of the consequent expansion of slavery into Texas.
Why did some Americans agree to westward expansion and others opposed?
There was no opposition to the westward expansion of the US. The first available westward movement came with the Treaty of Paris, where England gave to the 13 colonies all land east of the Mississippi River. Also, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 set the groundwork for westward expansion.
Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?
Westward expansion
How did Zebulon pike impacted westward expansion?
what does zebulon pike have to do with the westward expansion
When Did The WestWard Expansion Start?
The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
What is a boomer from the westward expansion?
Westward boomers in oklahoma
Did the battle of little bighorn take place in westward expansion'?
Not in westward expansion, during, it was one of the expansion wars. It took place in Montana,
The region of the country that was most opposed to the annexation of Texas was the?
Yes, they opposed the expansion of slavery.
What policy would most likely be suppurated by the democrats?
Westward expansion (APEX)
Why did abolitionists oppose the Mexican American War?
Because it was seen as favoring slavery.
What were people called when they opposed slavery?
Abolitionists
What was the name of the people who opposed slavery?
Abolitionists
