Because Douglas didn't mind the creation of new slave-states, if the local people voted for it.
Here is the answer to the given question above. The abolitionists oppose annexation of new western territory during the 1840 because they <span>feared admission of the new slave states. The abolition movement campaigned for no more slaves. Hope this answers your question. </span>
Answer:
Disruption of trade, Gold and silver drain, inflation, Decline of loyalty and discipline in military, Citizen indifference loss of patriotism.
Explanation:
It was a six months trip across 2000 miles
