The Free Soil Party

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Free Soil Party:

• A) demonstrated that antislavery sentiment had spread far beyond abolitionist ranks.
• B) cost Henry Clay the presidency by siphoning off votes from him in New York.
• C) was powerful enough to convince James Polk not to seek reelection.
• D) strongly opposed the Wilmot Proviso but agreed to let it pass as part of a compromise.
• E) nominated Zachary Taylor for president.

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Definitions:

Epimysium

The fibrous outer layer of connective tissue that surrounds an entire skeletal muscle.

Perimysium

The connective tissue sheath that groups muscle fibers into bundles or fascicles, providing structural support and facilitating blood flow.

Single Fascicle

A bundle of skeletal muscle fibers surrounded by connective tissue, essential for muscle contraction.

Single Sarcomere

The smallest contractile unit of a muscle fiber, consisting of actin and myosin filaments, responsible for muscle contraction.