Given the Bitterness of the Congressional Debate, Why Was Stephen

question 75

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:

Forearm Medially

The rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces towards the body or medially, known as pronation.

Pronation

The rotation of the forearm or foot that results in the palm or sole facing downwards or backwards, respectively.

Circumduction

The circular movement of a body part, such as a limb, that allows for the generation of a cone-shaped motion range.

Cuplike Depression

A cuplike depression refers to a concave or hollowed-out area that resembles the shape of a cup, often found in bone or organ structures.