The introduction of so much land into the Union created nervousness between both the North and South for each had its opinions concerning land and slavery. National unity was achieved, though, because both the North and the South wanted to expand and wanted to bring more land into the country. The introduction of Missouri to the Union was also a cause for national disunity. It was the only slave state that was created that was above the 36º30’ line. The free states grew angry because even though they got Maine to balance out, it still made them worry that the slave states would start to encroach on the free part of the Union. The Mexican War was a major cause for national disunity. The Mexican War started when President Polk sent troop into the “Disputed zone” between the newly annexed territory of Texas and Mexico. Polk wanted to provoke the Mexicans into attacking the troops so he had a reason to invade. The annexation of Texas created disunity because it added another slave state to the Union and
The introduction of so much land into the Union created nervousness between both the North and South for each had its opinions concerning land and slavery. National unity was achieved, though, because both the North and the South wanted to expand and wanted to bring more land into the country. The introduction of Missouri to the Union was also a cause for national disunity. It was the only slave state that was created that was above the 36º30’ line. The free states grew angry because even though they got Maine to balance out, it still made them worry that the slave states would start to encroach on the free part of the Union. The Mexican War was a major cause for national disunity. The Mexican War started when President Polk sent troop into the “Disputed zone” between the newly annexed territory of Texas and Mexico. Polk wanted to provoke the Mexicans into attacking the troops so he had a reason to invade. The annexation of Texas created disunity because it added another slave state to the Union and