Question

Which statement correctly compares the political platforms of the Republican Party to those of the Northern and Southern Democrats?(1 point)
Responses

Republicans wanted to abolish slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to uphold the Constitution.
Republicans wanted to abolish slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to uphold the Constitution.

Republicans wanted to maintain current policies, while the Democratic Parties wanted to abolish slavery completely.
Republicans wanted to maintain current policies, while the Democratic Parties wanted to abolish slavery completely.

Republicans wanted to protect slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to gradually abolish it.
Republicans wanted to protect slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to gradually abolish it.

Republicans wanted to abolish slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to protect slavery.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

**Republicans wanted to abolish slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to protect slavery.**

This accurately reflects the historical context in the United States during the 19th century, especially leading up to and during the Civil War, where the Republican Party was founded on an anti-slavery platform, while the Southern Democrats generally supported the institution of slavery. Northern Democrats had more varied views but were often more moderate regarding the issue compared to their Southern counterparts.