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The sentiment among most Northern politicians was that the Mexican War
A. strengthened the nation economically.
B. was unavoidable.
OC. was unnecessary.
OD. strengthened the nation politically.

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C. was unnecessary.

Many Northern politicians (especially Whigs and antislavery figures) opposed the Mexican–American War as unjust aggression and a ploy to expand slave territory — e.g., Lincoln’s "Spot Resolutions" challenged President Polk’s justification.