Was the debate about slavery concerned with the human rights of the slaves or was it more about the political and economic power of the two sections of the country?
- Was the debate about slavery concerned with the human rights of the slaves or was it more about the political and economic power of the two sections of the country? was the debates on two levels, one in congress and one in the public area?
- When some of the churches took a moral stand against slavery, what happened to some of them?
- Why could congress pass laws prohibiting slavery in the territories but could not do the same for the states?
Second Focus Questions
- Why did the United States declare war against Mexico?
- How did the failure of Slidell Mission influence the declaration of war against Mexico?
- Why did the war continue after California was occupied by United States forces