Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Democratic Party's

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents the Democratic Party's ideas about slavery?

• A) The Democrats were the early abolitionists, seeking to destroy slavery where they could.
• B) The Democrats sought to make property rights absolute, especially with slaves.
• C) The Democrats wanted to keep slavery where it existed already, but were not enthusiastic about expanding it.
• D) The Democrats hated slavery, but generally lacked the backbone to confront southerners about it.

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