Franklin Pierce's Election as President in 1852 Was Due to __________________

question 13

Multiple Choice

Franklin Pierce's election as president in 1852 was due to __________________.

• A) his charismatic personality.
• B) the weaknesses of the Whig party.
• C) the strength of the Free-Soil party's organization.
• D) his fame as a commanding general in the War with Mexico.

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Definitions:

Intergroup Aggression

Aggressive behavior that occurs between different social groups, driven by cultural, racial, or ethnic differences, often fueled by stereotypes and prejudice.

Scapegoating

Scapegoating describes the act of blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes that they did not cause, often as a way of deflecting attention or responsibility.

Authoritarian Personality

A personality type characterized by adherence to strict obedience to authority and the belief in rigid social hierarchy and norms.

Tokenism

The act of making a minimal or merely symbolic attempt at including members of minority groups, notably by hiring a few individuals from those underrepresented groups to present an image of equality.