The middle of a see-saw, opposing forces cancel each other out.
Can you please post the question?
C -- counterculture kids never supported war in general, they definitely werent conservative.
Impending war between Mexico and the US.
The American settlers in California resented the Mexican government and were fearful of oppressive reforms with rumors of a war between Mexico and the US. To secure their place, troops incited a rebellion and California declared their independence.