Question
Abolitionists often opposed annexation of western territories because they
Responses
A feared the addition of antislavery states.feared the addition of antislavery states.
B thought the land was too far away.thought the land was too far away.
C feared the extension of slavery.feared the extension of slavery.
D wanted to protect the Indians.
Responses
A feared the addition of antislavery states.feared the addition of antislavery states.
B thought the land was too far away.thought the land was too far away.
C feared the extension of slavery.feared the extension of slavery.
D wanted to protect the Indians.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
C feared the extension of slavery.
Abolitionists opposed the annexation of western territories because they were concerned that the inclusion of these new lands would lead to the expansion of slavery into those areas.
C feared the extension of slavery.
Abolitionists opposed the annexation of western territories because they were concerned that the inclusion of these new lands would lead to the expansion of slavery into those areas.