Question

What reasons do you think US abolitionists had for objecting to slavery?

Answer 1

Extreme pro-slavery elements objected to it because it provided a precedent by which Congress had power to regulate slavery. Abolitionists opposed it because it allowed slavery to continue to spread in some of the areas.

Answer 2

Answer:     They believed that slavery was immoral.

They believed that slavery was too expensive.

They believed that all people should be treated equally

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