Asked by Brianna Gordon on Jun 30, 2024

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Republicans

A) were mostly abolitionists.
B) opposed the expansion of slavery.
C) opposed immigration.
D) opposed free labor ideology.
E) opposed industrialization.

Republicans

A political designation referring to members or supporters of a republican party, which typically advocates for a government in which the people hold power, either directly or through elected representatives.

Expansion Of Slavery

Refers to the period in American history where slavery was extended into new territories and states, intensifying debates over slavery and leading to the Civil War.

  • Understand the fundamental principles and consequences of the Republican free labor ideology and its differentiation from pro-slavery standpoints.
  • Understand the political framework and the mechanisms of elections preceding the Civil War, along with the fragmentation of political collectives.
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MACIE MCCLUREJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Republicans in the mid-19th century primarily opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories and states, which was a central issue leading up to the Civil War. This stance was part of their broader platform advocating for free soil, free labor, and free men.