Question

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

Answer 1

D. was unnecessary.

Many Northern politicians (especially Whigs like Abraham Lincoln and Charles Sumner) opposed the Mexican–American War, calling it unjust and unnecessary — a Southern-driven effort to expand slavery and political power rather than a required national defense.