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Applying Main Ideas

The Republican Party was formed when member of the Free Soiler Party joined anti-slavery former members of the _____________ and _____________ parties.a.Libertarian and Democraticc.Democratic and Whigb.Whig and Know-Nothingd.Know-Nothing and Libertarian

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The Dred Scott Decision stated all of the following, except _____________ . a. that Scott was property and that Congress, based on the 5th Amendment was prohibited for taking property b. that Scott was to be imprisoned and could face the death penalty for running away c. that Congress had no power to ban slavery in territories d. Scott was still a slave, despite having once lived in a free state, and therefore could not bring forth a lawsuit. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Applying Main Ideas

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Applying Main Ideas

Applying Main Ideas

Lincoln best demonstrated the qualities of the Republican Party in that ___________________ . a. he supported Congress’ decision in the Dred Scott Case c. he supported secession by the Southern states b. he believed that blacks and slaves were equal to whites d. he was against the spread of slavery into new states and territories Please select the best answer from the choices provided