Cession tension over slavery increased throughout nation

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In the years since the acquisition of the Mexican Cession tension over slavery increased throughout the nation. What were some of the differing opinions held in different regions of the United States? Responses Southerners wanted each state to decide on the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty. Southerners wanted each state to decide on the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty. Settlers in western territories, like California, supported the expansion of slavery into their states. Settlers in western territories, like California, supported the expansion of slavery into their states. The expansion of slavery was not discussed among common people, it was debated by politicians only. The expansion of slavery was not discussed among common people, it was debated by politicians only. Northerners were anti-slavery and did not want slavery expanded into the western territories.

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