The Republican Platform in 1860 Appealed to a Broad Range

question 30

Multiple Choice

The Republican platform in 1860 appealed to a broad range of non-southerners,including

• A) northern industrialists.
• B) northern nativists.
• C) supporters of Stephen A. Douglas.
• D) proponents of the Dred Scott decision.
• E) advocates of expansion into the Caribbean and Central America.

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Definitions:

Optimizing Goal

Aimed at finding the best possible solution or outcome in a given situation, often in contrast to satisfying goals which seek a "good enough" result.

Satisficing

A decision-making strategy that involves choosing an option that meets a minimum level of satisfaction rather than optimizing the best possible outcome.

Profitable

Refers to the ability of a business or activity to generate more revenue than the expenses incurred, leading to financial gain.

Opportunity

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something or that creates a chance for progress or advancement.