Why Did Southerners Refuse to Support Stephen Douglas for His

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why did Southerners refuse to support Stephen Douglas for his party's presidential nomination in 1860?

• A) Douglas would not support the creation of a federal slave code.
• B) Douglas would not support popular sovereignty.
• C) They required their candidate to be a slaveholder.
• D) They required their candidate to be a Southerner.

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Definitions:

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and forced to perform labor or services.

Scapegoats

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Subordinate Groups

Groups of people in a society who have less power, authority, and status compared to the dominant groups, often facing discrimination and inequality.

Societal Problems

Issues that affect a significant number of people within a society, often challenging the community's ability to function effectively.