The two goals of the free-soil-party was to stop the further expansion of slavery, and to stop slavery from spreading to the western territories. Their slogan was free men on free soil.
Anti-Federalists<span> argued that the Constitution gave too much power to the federal government, while taking too much power away from state and local governments. Many felt that the federal government would be too far removed to represent the average citizen.</span>
Large quantities of potatoes were imported by Europe as a result of the Columbian Exchange and the introduction of a new variety of seeds helped the growth of potatoes.
