The Whig Party Began to Disintegrate and Decline in the 1850s

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Whig party began to disintegrate and decline in the 1850s because they

• A) introduced a policy of low tariffs at a time when most Americans favored a high protective tariff.
• B) an internal, north-south split over the slavery issue.
• C) supported unlimited immigration and lost popularity among urban workers.
• D) became too closely identified with the nation's radical abolitionist faction.
• E) did not have a large enough free soil wing to attract Americans who wanted to move west.

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Definitions:

Anterior Fontanel

A soft, membranous gap between the bones of an infant's skull, which allows for brain growth and ossifies as the child matures.

Occipital Bone

A skull bone located at the lower back of the skull, forming the main part of the back of the head and containing the foramen magnum.

Costochondral Joint

The Costochondral Joint refers to the area where a rib and the cartilage attach, allowing for slight movement and contributing to the chest's elasticity.

Stylomandibular Ligament

A band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the mandible, assisting in the support of the jaw.