Those people most adamantly opposed to President James K. Polk's expansionist program in Oregon, Texas and the Southwest were the
a. northwestern Democrats.
b. abolitionists.
c. southern Democrats.
d. generals in the U.S. Army such as General Zachary Taylor.
e. proslavery Whigs.
b
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