1 fev 1852 ano - Election of 1852

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Whigs nominated war hero of Mexican War - Winfield Scott. Ignored slavery, improve roads and harbors.
Party nearly split apart due to antislavery and Southern factions conflicting

Democrats nominated Franklin Pierce.
Northerner, supported Fugitive Slave Law
Won by large margin.

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