What was true of most Northerners during the 1840s?
A) They disliked slavery, but opposed abolition.
B) They were fierce and loyal abolitionists.
C) They supported the institution of slavery.
D) They were apathetic about the slavery issue.
E) They felt that slavery was starting to spread to the North.
Answer: A
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