In 1848, the Free Soil Party Platform Advocated All of the Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

In 1848, the Free Soil party platform advocated all of the following except  

• A) support of the Wilmot Proviso.
• B) federal aid for internal improvements.
• C) free government homesteads for settlers.
• D) opposition to slavery in the territories.
• E) permitting slavery in selected western territories acquired through the Mexican War.

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Definitions:

Assimilate

The process by which an individual or group takes in and fully understands information or ideas, also can refer to the integration of people into a culture or society.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group, which can hamper performance in various domains.

Ethnic Identity

An individual's sense of belonging to a specific ethnic group, including aspects of culture, tradition, language, and religion.

Alienation And Assimilation

Processes through which individuals or groups become foreign to their own culture or integrate into another culture, respectively.