During the Late 1840s and Early 1850s, Both the Democratic

question 6

Multiple Choice

During the late 1840s and early 1850s, both the Democratic and Whig parties were divided by

• A)conflicts over slavery.
• B)fiscal policies imposed during the tariff crisis.
• C)the westward expansion of the United States.
• D)the appropriate amount of government regulation of the economy.

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