Asked by Brittany Cottle on May 20, 2024
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The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act led directly to the establishment of which political party?
A) Republican Party
B) Free Soil Party
C) Liberty Party
D) Whig Party
Kansas-Nebraska Act
A 1854 law that created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska and allowed the settlers to decide on the legality of slavery within the territories.
Republican Party
One of the two major political parties in the United States, traditionally associated with conservative and right-leaning policies.
Political Party
An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions, seeking to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.
- Acquire knowledge of the legal and legislative context related to slavery and its difficulties.
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Emily PhippsMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, which allowed for the possibility of slavery in territories that were previously free under the Missouri Compromise, directly led to the formation of the Republican Party. The party was established by anti-slavery activists and others who were opposed to the spread of slavery into new territories.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the legal and legislative context related to slavery and its difficulties.