Why did some Americans oppose U.S. expansion?

Expansion would not solve the problem of overproduction.
Some claimed territories did not receive constitutional protections.
The United States lacked the military strength to expand.

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Why did some Americans oppose U.S. expansion?

Expansion would not solve the problem of overproduction.
Some claimed territories did not receive constitutional protections.
The United States lacked the military strength to expand.

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anonymous · Answer

The most likely answer would be the second one. First off, Territories out west were far away from developed civilization. hence the term "Wild Wild West" and many infamous justices and law men were unconstitutional. (IE: Judge Roy Bean (The law west of Pecos (Langtry Tx))

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@AnswerMyQuestions You agree or have any additional ideas?

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..?

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What did you not understand?

anonymous · Answer

Did I say I didn't understand anything? No, I did not. I was wondering where @AnswerMyQuestions went.

anonymous · Answer

Sorry. You put a question mark, I figured something in my answer needed further explaining. Sometimes I don't explain to my fullest ability when I'm in a hurry...

anonymous · Answer

No worries:) Your answer was correct, by the way! Thanks for the help. Would you mind helping me some more?

anonymous · Answer

No problem! I'd love to!