One reason abolitionists were unpopular with many Northerners from the 1830s to 1860 was because the abolitionists... (1) favored the growth of slavery
(2) encouraged the annexation of Texas
(3) advocated views that increased tensions with the South
(4) supported the Fugitive Slave Law

An individual or a group of people who strived to abrogate slavery and wanted to liberate the slaves in the 19th century is called an abolitionist.

Most abolitionists were white Americans also some black notable

leaders were involved in the movement.

The correct answer is:

Option 3. Advocated views that increased tensions with the South.

This can be explained as:

Therefore, Northerners believed that abolitionists advocated views that increased the tension with the south.

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I believe the answer is number 3

Explanation:

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in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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