Explanation:
The north had more population, a grater industrial base, and more wealth
They believe that governments should meddle into things like economy to improve the lifestyle of others. Socialists usually claim that it is necessary for a government to intervene and deal with businesses and the economy because that ensures that there's equal rights for all people and people are protected from exploitation and monopolies and similar things.
They hoped to end the Texas revolution. <span />
Aesop's lifetime falls in B.C., or as it is more commonly known today, B.C.E.