Question

What was the main argument made by the Republican Party in the 1856 presidential election?(1 point)
Responses

A) That slavery should be promoted in all states.
A) That slavery should be promoted in all states.

B) That the government should provide financial assistance to slave owners.
B) That the government should provide financial assistance to slave owners.

C) That the expansion of slavery should be prevented.
C) That the expansion of slavery should be prevented.

D) That the Constitution should be amended to protect the rights of slave owners.
D) That the Constitution should be amended to protect the rights of slave owners.

Answer 1

C) That the expansion of slavery should be prevented.