"When we acquired California and New- Mexico this party, scorning all compromises and all concessions, demanded that slavery should be forever excluded from them, and all other acquisitions of the Republic, either by purchase or conquest, forever"
- Robert Toombs
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Toombs is referring to the political celebration of the United States in the mid-1800s. This party was opposed to the growth of slavery and required that it be left out from any new territories obtained by the United States, either through purchase or conquest. This celebration hesitated to make any compromises or concessions on the concern of slavery, and rather wished to ensure that it was left out from any brand-new territories. This quote shows the strong stance taken by this party against the growth of slavery, and their dedication to keeping it out of any brand-new territories obtained by the United States.
This quote is written / told by Robert Toombs between July 2, 1810 and December 15, 1885. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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