Congressmen in the South wanted to annex the Republic of Texas into the Union because slavery was established there, and this would give them the leg up to trip the scale in their favor. So in response Anti-slavery faction rapidly moved to Oregon Country. Both sides feared that one side would get the upper hand while there was more land to settle nearby. In this manner western lands continued to be settled in order to maintain the fragile balance between both sides. With the migrating to the new areas, they felt the need to protect their beliefs regarding the institution of slavery they must, migrate west to spread their beliefs. The pressure of slavery paid a huge factor in the rapid settlement of western lands during this time …show more content…
Most northerners who were troubled by economic instability , believed that it would make urban areas less crowded. Also with the expansion of more western land it left more room for the railroads to be extend from the east to the west. Which would support the trade process and help with the economic instability. The expansion would also gives more Americans access to the Pacific Ocean, which could open up trade opportunities overseas. Some believed the expansion would help end slavery because it would shift most of the slave population westward. Most argued that the expanding would help get rid of the United States foreign influences, and make America look stronger in the eyes of the