Free Soil Party History & Econ Activity

Which political party believed that Western territories should be free of slavery?

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Free-Soil Party

• Republican Party

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Understanding

The concept of ______ sovereignty allowed people in new territories to decide on the issue of slavery.

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Understanding

Discuss the impact of the Free-Soil Party on the presidential election of 1848.

• The Free-Soil Party had no impact on the election results.
• The Free-Soil Party united the anti-slavery factions in support of Lewis Cass.
• The Free-Soil Party significantly influenced the 1848 presidential election by splitting the anti-slavery vote, aiding Zachary Taylor's victory.
• The election of 1848 and the existence of the Free-Soil party highlighted the fact that slavery would continue to be a political issue.

Explain why the Free-Soil Party did not openly support abolition despite opposing the expansion of slavery.

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Analyzing

The Free-Soil Party was a ______ political party, meaning it was formed by merging different groups.

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