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What was slavery conflict about?
The conflict over slavery in the United States was primarily about the moral and economic implications of treating humans as property. It also centered around the balance of power between free states and slave states, as well as the debate over whether slavery should be allowed to expand into new territories.
Why did the free soilers object to slavery?
Freelanders objected to slavery because they believed it was morally wrong to enslave another human being, that it violated the principles of equality and human rights. They also argued that allowing slavery to expand into new territories would threaten the economic opportunities of free white laborers.
Why did David Wilmot wanted slavery prohibited in territories acquired from which country?
David Wilmot wanted slavery prohibited in territories acquired from Mexico in order to prevent the spread of slavery into new territories, as he believed that allowing slavery to expand would only further entrench the institution in the United States. This proposal, known as the Wilmot Proviso, aimed to preserve the western territories for free labor and was part of the broader political debates surrounding the expansion of slavery in the mid-19th century.
In the period between 1820 and 1860 southerners wanted slavery extended to the western territories so that the south could?
maintain political power by ensuring that new states admitted to the Union would allow slavery, preserve the economic benefits of slavery for the southern plantation system, and protect the social hierarchy that relied on slavery for labor. This desire to expand slavery into western territories ultimately fueled tensions between the North and South, leading to the American Civil War.
What was one way plantation owners defended the idea of slavery?
Plantation owners defended slavery by arguing that it was necessary for the economy to thrive, as it provided cheap labor that fueled profitability. They also believed that enslaved people were inferior and needed guidance and discipline from their white masters. Additionally, they used legal and political power to maintain and expand the institution of slavery.
When did slavery rapidly expand?
In Greek and Roman times.
What was Abraham Lincoln's stand on slavery during the presidential campaign of 1860?
he did not want slavery to expand but he was okay for it to remain in the states that it was legal.
What does Lincoln say the insurgents wanted in terms of slavery?
to expand slavery
What will the universe do if a cosmological constant is positive?
It will expand more rapidly.
The Confederacy wanted to abolish slavery?
The Confederacy did not want to abolish slavery. In fact, they wanted to expand slavery into the new territories of the US.
In what ways did European colonizers expand their colonies?
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In which case would you expect yeast cells to grow more rapidly?
Adding warm water will expand yeast cells rapidly
Why did European government seek out colonies?
to expand land and get a profit
When did slavery expand into the Louisiana Territory?
Slavery had expanded into the Louisiana Territory in 1818, when the Missouri Compromise was declared by Henry Clay.
Why does ivory soap expand in the microwave?
Ivory soap is whipped with air during its production, creating pockets of air within the soap. When heated in the microwave, the air pockets expand rapidly, causing the soap to grow in size and creating a fun visual effect.
How did the people of the new colonies expand the idea of freedom of religion the English colonies?
by going to land and making a city
Who was the president of the US who wanted to expand the US as well as slavery?
george washington
