Which group generally opposed the principle of popular sovereignty as a means for deciding the status of slavery in new territories?
A) Northern abolitionists
B) The public
C) Politicians
D) "Forty-niners"
E) Northern Democrats

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Northern abolitionists were generally opposed to popular sovereignty as they believed it would allow the spread of slavery into new territories, contrary to their goal of abolishing slavery altogether.

Which Group Generally Opposed the Principle of Popular Sovereignty as a Means