which of the following issues played the largest role in motivating the events charles sumner criticizes in wrongful declaration of war against mexico

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The following issues played the largest role in motivating the events Charles Sumner criticizes in the wrongful declaration of war against México: "The increasing U.S. desire to annex Mexican territories in New

Mexico and California."

Charles Sumner (1811-1874) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts, who opposed slavery in the country. He also was considered to be one of the toughest radical Republicans in Congress who exerted pressure during the American Civil War.

Regarding the imperialistic desires of the United States, he supported the annexation of Alaska, but had his reserves regarding the Mexican territory and opposed the annexation of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.