The Free Soil Party Explained

Mr. Beat discusses the misconception that the USA has only two political parties, highlighting the existence of many third parties, including the Free Soil Party. The Free Soil Party, formed in 1848, aimed to stop the expansion of slavery. It was a coalition of Barnburners, Conscience Whigs, and Liberty Party members. Despite its short existence, the party significantly impacted American politics by making slavery a central issue. The party's decline began with the Compromise of 1850, and its remnants contributed to the formation of the Republican Party.

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