21 avr. 1852 - Split in Political Parties
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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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
21 avr. 1852
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 173 ans