Asked by Women Talk Stocks on Jun 13, 2024

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Which of the following is true of the presidential campaign of 1852?

A) By rejecting Winfield Scott, voters rejected the idea of popular sovereignty.
B) Pierce's victory seemed to confirm voter support for the Compromise of 1850.
C) John Hale's repudiation of parts of the Compromise of 1850 attracted a great deal of support in the South.
D) Winfield Scott's call for the repeal of the Compromise of 1850 worked against him in the South.

Presidential Campaign

The organized effort by a candidate and their team to win election to the presidency, involving strategies, advertising, and public appearances.

Popular Sovereignty

A principle in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.

Compromise of 1850

A series of laws passed in an attempt to settle the political differences between free and slave states, including the Fugitive Slave Act.

  • Gain insight into the political fluctuations and ideological differences characterizing the American political terrain in the mid-1800s.
  • Assess the consequences of pivotal elections and acts of legislation on the direction of American political growth.
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Sasha PottingerJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Pierce's victory seemed to confirm voter support for the Compromise of 1850. This is evidenced by the fact that Pierce was a pro-Compromise candidate and defeated the Whig candidate Winfield Scott, who had called for the repeal of the Compromise. The election result was seen as a mandate for the Compromise of 1850, which had sought to settle the issue of slavery in the territories.