These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

Which of the following best summarizes the message of these lines?

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These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

Which of the following best summarizes the message of these lines?

anonymous · Answer

The radical southern states instigated the Civil War. 

 The North expected and demanded Civil War. 

 Differing opinions on slavery contributed to the Civil War. 

 Disputes between political parties had little effect on the Civil War.

anonymous · Answer

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