How did white southerners view the idea of barring slavery from territory acquired from Mexico? O a. As acceptable, especially considering that they had stated at the beginning of the Mexican War the war was never about the expansion of slavery, but rather American honor. Ob. As an immediate reason for secession and the break-up of the Union. OC. As unfair because there had been a previous agreement that the entire territory was to have been divided at the 36'30 parallel, with the lands south of that line open to slavery. Od. As a violation of their equal rights, as members of the Union, for land which they had fought for in the Mexican War.

How did white southerners view the idea of barring slavery from territory acquired from Mexico? O a. As acceptable, especially considering that they had stated at the beginning of the Mexican War the war was never about the expansion of slavery, but rather American honor. Ob. As an immediate reason for secession and the break-up of the Union. OC. As unfair because there had been a previous agreement that the entire territory was to have been divided at the 36'30 parallel, with the lands south of that line open to slavery. Od. As a violation of their equal rights, as members of the Union, for land which they had fought for in the Mexican War.