Given the Bitterness of the Congressional Debate, Why Was Stephen

question 12

Multiple Choice

Given the bitterness of the congressional debate, why was Stephen Douglas successful in getting the Compromise of 1850 passed?

• A) He dropped the question of the slave trade in the District of Columbia.
• B) He could depend on a sympathy vote from supporters of deceased President Taylor.
• C) His support for popular sovereignty allowed many abolitionist senators to vote with him.
• D) He split the issues into separate bills.
• E) He was in better health and was more charismatic than Clay.

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Definitions:

CS

Conditioning Stimulus; in conditioning, it's the stimulus that, when paired with an unconditioned stimulus, can elicit a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive or unlearned response.

Salivation

The secretion of saliva, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food, which is part of the digestive process.

Food

Any nutritious substance that humans or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth.