apr 21, 1852 - Split in Political Parties
Description:
The rising conflict about slavery caused a major split in the parties. Sounthern were demanding a candidate who agreed with Calhoun's costitutional argument that were open to slavery. In the north, they were wanting someoen who agreed with sovereignty. The Whig Party frought over slavery.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1852
Now
~ 173 years ago