Some Democrats and . opposed the spread of slavery but the leaders of both parties refused to take a stand because they did not want to lose any southern votes and feared that the slavery issue would . the nation. The . openly denounced the institution of slavery, demanding that the federal government abolish slavery in all federal districts and territories. During the election of 1848, was the first time . became an important election issue.

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Some Democrats and .  opposed the spread of slavery but the leaders of both parties refused to take a stand because they did not want to lose any southern votes and feared that the slavery issue would . the nation. The . openly denounced the institution of slavery, demanding that the federal government abolish slavery in all federal districts and territories. During the election of 1848, was the first time . became an important election issue.

GPT 3.5 · Answer

Abolitionists, Republican Party, divide, Republican Party, Republican Party