How did Senator Stephen Douglas salvage the Compromise of 1850?

A) He won a public endorsement of the compromise from President Zachary Taylor.
B) He ultimately allowed Southern Democrats to dictate the terms of the compromise.
C) He introduced each measure of the compromise separately and in that way gained passage of all of the measures.
D) He threatened to remove Democrats who opposed the compromise from important congressional committees.

Stephen Douglas

A prominent American politician in the 19th century known for his advocacy of "popular sovereignty" in the debate over slavery.

Compromise of 1850

A series of laws passed by the U.S. Congress to resolve issues stemming from the territory acquired during the Mexican-American War, which attempted to address the balance between slave and free states.

Congressional Committees

Subsidiary groups within the U.S. Congress tasked with specific duties, including drafting legislation and overseeing governmental operations.