Which of the following made white Southerners fear that the North would abolish slavery?

A: Northern abolitionists helped slaves in Mexican territory to escape
B: The President ordered the army to free Mexican slaves
C: Northerners in Congress tried to pass the Wilmot Proviso
D: All of the above are true

Question

Which of the following made white Southerners fear that the North would abolish slavery?

A: Northern abolitionists helped slaves in Mexican territory to escape
B: The President ordered the army to free Mexican slaves
C: Northerners in Congress tried to pass the Wilmot Proviso
D: All of the above are true

anonymous · Answer

- Wilmot Proviso of 1846 caused more tension between the North and South.
- Of course Northern Abolitionists helped them escape
- Not quite sure if the President told the Army to free all the Mexican Slaves, I know the Mexican President did though.

** Not going to lead you astray, hope this can help you or someone else give an educated guest mate. Cheers.

anonymous · Answer

the answer is C