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

Answer 1

The correct statement is: **Republicans wanted to abolish slavery, while the Democratic Parties wanted to protect slavery.**

During the time leading up to the Civil War, the Republican Party was established largely on an anti-slavery platform, while the Southern Democrats advocated for the protection and continuation of slavery. Northern Democrats had a more complex position, often being more moderate or divided on the issue compared to their Southern counterparts.