As a Result of the Passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act

question 72

Multiple Choice

As a result of the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, _________________.

• A) Northern states threatened to hold special state conventions for the purpose of declaring the act unconstitutional and thus null and void.
• B) a coalition of Northern Democrats withdrew from the Democratic party and formed the American Party.
• C) the Whig Party separated into Northern and Southern wings and was no longer able to operate as a national party.
• D) Southerners became more convinced than ever that Congress had become the puppet of antislavery advocates.

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Definitions:

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; lack of definiteness or certainty in meaning.

Nonconformity

The action or practice of not following prevailing norms, rules, or practices, often to assert individuality or promote change.

Frustration-Aggression

A theory suggesting that the occurrence of aggressive behavior is due to frustration when an individual's goal is blocked.

Interpersonal Conflict

Interpersonal conflict occurs when two or more individuals have differing views, interests, or goals that clash, leading to discord or disagreement.