In the 1840s,critics of territorial expansion by the United States
A) All these answers are correct.
B) found their greatest support in the "penny press."
C) warned it would increase the controversy over slavery.
D) enjoyed considerable political support.
E) warned that further expansion would cause rifts with Indian tribes.

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Critics of territorial expansion in the 1840s warned that it would increase the controversy over slavery, as new territories would have to decide whether to allow or ban slavery. This was a major point of contention in national politics at the time.

In the 1840s,critics of Territorial Expansion by the United States