How did the Free-Soil Party influence the election of Whig Zachary Taylor in 1848?

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The Free-Soil Party enthusiastically supported Zachary Taylor.
The Free-Soil Party enthusiastically supported Zachary Taylor.

The Free-Soil candidate drew votes away from the Democratic candidate.
The Free-Soil candidate drew votes away from the Democratic candidate.

Free-Soil Party support of the Democratic candidate caused a backlash vote for Taylor.
Free-Soil Party support of the Democratic candidate caused a backlash vote for Taylor.

The Free-Soil Party agreed not to enter a candidate into the presidential race that year.

Answer 1

The Free-Soil candidate drew votes away from the Democratic candidate.