How did the Mexican American War lead to greater

Last updated: 10/31/2023

How did the Mexican American War lead to greater sectionalism within the United States government x x A B Tensions rose over cotton and tobacco production in Texas and how these goods would be distributed in the U S markets D Many Republicans did not support the war with Mexico creating tension in the House and Senate as James K Polk promoted the war C There was great tension between pro slavery and anti slavery representatives over how new territories won would handle the issue of slavery Many American settlers in the West did not support the war because they wanted to be exempt from paying taxes to the United States goverm