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Some members of Congress felt that President Polk's declaration of war on Mexico had been spurred by American tactics that were too aggressive. Some felt that the war's real goal was to acquire more slave territory.
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∙ 13y agoIt was seen as a bad idea by abolitionists to open up more states where slavery would be used.
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What is opinion of the Americans who oppose the Mexican war?
Americans believed that the Mexicans started the War because they "Shed American blood, on American Soil"- President James Polk....but really American troops crossed the border were on Mexico's territory.
Why did some Americans oppose the Mexican American War?
Because it was destined to increase and support the establishment of slave states and to upset the delicate balance of power established in the Compromise of 1850. It opened a new discourse on slavery that could only be resolved by Civil War.
What did Americans have to do in order to gain land in Mexico?
They had to go into war with Mexico to get the land.
Why did German women oppose World War I?
I'm puzzled by the question. German women did not 'oppose World War 1'.
Why were some Americans against annexing Texas?
Those Americans were against Texas becoming independent from U.S since they didnt want to become part of the U.S.
Why did some Americans oppose the war?
They felt it simply wasn't their war to get into because the war was in Europe
Why did some Americans oppose the annexation of Texas?
One reason that some Americans opposed the annexation of Texas was that they didn't want to go war with Mexico. Another reason was that it would change the balance between states that had slavery and those that didn't.
Why did many Americans oppose annexing Texas into the united States?
It might start a war with Mexico
What is opinion of the Americans who oppose the Mexican war?
Americans believed that the Mexicans started the War because they "Shed American blood, on American Soil"- President James Polk....but really American troops crossed the border were on Mexico's territory.
Why did some groups in the us oppose annexing Texas?
It would cause war with Mexico and enhance slave power.
Why were many Americans in favor of going to war Mexico?
Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.
Why were many Americans favor to going to war with Mexico?
Americans were in favor in going to war with Mexico so that Texas could be annexed. The war began in 1846.
Why did some Americans oppose the Mexican American War?
Because it was destined to increase and support the establishment of slave states and to upset the delicate balance of power established in the Compromise of 1850. It opened a new discourse on slavery that could only be resolved by Civil War.
Why did Andrew Johnson oppose African Americans from being in the war?
because they didn't do no work
What groups of Americans tend to oppose US participation in war?
Generally speaking, the Left-wing in the US tends to oppose participation in wars.
How did James K. Polk get americans to go to war with mexico?
Polk said we had to go to war because U.S. forces had been attacked on the Rio Grande. Some said we provoked Mexico into war.
What did Americans have to do in order to gain land in Mexico?
They had to go into war with Mexico to get the land.
