Question
How did political party power change in Indiana during the 1850s?
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Responses
The Democratic Party gained more power by supporting slavery.
The Democratic Party gained more power by supporting slavery.
The new Democratic Party gained power by opposing slavery.
The new Democratic Party gained power by opposing slavery.
The Democratic Party split over slavery and the new Republican Party gained power.
The Democratic Party split over slavery and the new Republican Party gained power.
The Republican Party defended slavery while the Democratic Party opposed the practice.
(1 point)
Responses
The Democratic Party gained more power by supporting slavery.
The Democratic Party gained more power by supporting slavery.
The new Democratic Party gained power by opposing slavery.
The new Democratic Party gained power by opposing slavery.
The Democratic Party split over slavery and the new Republican Party gained power.
The Democratic Party split over slavery and the new Republican Party gained power.
The Republican Party defended slavery while the Democratic Party opposed the practice.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The Democratic Party split over slavery and the new Republican Party gained power.**
During the 1850s, the issue of slavery caused significant divisions within the Democratic Party, which ultimately led to the emergence of the Republican Party. The Republican Party, founded in the mid-1850s, opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories, gaining support and power as the Democratic Party fractured.
During the 1850s, the issue of slavery caused significant divisions within the Democratic Party, which ultimately led to the emergence of the Republican Party. The Republican Party, founded in the mid-1850s, opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories, gaining support and power as the Democratic Party fractured.