Why was the Free Soil Party formed in 1848?
A.
to prevent the expansion of slavery
B.
to provide free farms to citizens
C.
to promote free speech
D.
to reduce costs for farmers

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Why was the Free Soil Party formed in 1848?
 A. 
to prevent the expansion of slavery
 B. 
to provide free farms to citizens
 C. 
to promote free speech
 D. 
to reduce costs for farmers

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A. to prevent the expansion of slavery

The Free Soil Party (formed in 1848) opposed the extension of slavery into the western territories, rallying anti-slavery Democrats, Whigs, and Liberty Party members. Their slogan: "Free Soil, Free Speech, Free Labor, and Free Men."

Why was the Free Soil Party formed in 1848?
A.
to prevent the expansion of slavery
B.
to provide free farms to citizens
C.
to promote free speech
D.
to reduce costs for farmers

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Why was the Free Soil Party formed in 1848? A. to prevent the expansion of slavery B. to provide free farms to citizens C. to promote free speech D. to reduce costs for farmers

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