At Its 1860 Convention, the Democratic Party

question 107

Multiple Choice

At its 1860 convention, the Democratic Party

• A) split into northern and southern wings, each nominating a different presidential candidate.
• B) pledged to support the Court's decision in the Dred Scott case.
• C) included a plank in its platform calling for the extension of the Missouri Compromise line to the Pacific Ocean.
• D) narrowly defeated an antislavery minority report calling for a constitutional amendment to abolish slavery.

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Definitions:

Tribal Societies

Societies organized primarily on kinship and lineage with social, economic, and political structures governed by traditions and customs.

Feudal Societies

Societies characterized by a hierarchical system of governance based on land ownership and service, prevalent in medieval Europe.

Charismatic Authority

Charismatic authority is a type of leadership where the leader's influence is based on their personal charm and the devotion they inspire in their followers, rather than traditional or legal power.

Higher Authority

An entity or individual possessing greater power, control, or influence over others, often used in the context of organizational decision-making or religious belief.