Question

Following the Mexican Cession, what did Emerson fear would eventually happen?

Mexico would build up its forces and eventually invade the United States.
The lives of American travelers in Mexico would be in danger.
Spanish-speaking inhabitants of the Mexican Cession would revolt.
The debate over slavery in the new territories would tear the nation apart.

Answer 1

D) The debate over slavery in the new territories would tear the nation apart.

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Answer 2

The debate over slavery in the new territories would tear the nation apart.

Step-by-step explanation:

Emerson feared that debate over slavery in the new territories would cause a war