Who controlled the seas surrounding europe

Group formed to protect artisans and increase their profits

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?

Which side was right? write a paragraph in which you explain which side made a stronger argument and why. remember to use evidence from the lesson and from primary source documents you have read.