Which of the Following Is an Example of the Political

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the political impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• A) A strong, united Whig Party won the White House in the next presidential election.
• B) Nearly half of northern Democrats joined the patriotic American Party.
• C) The Whig Party collapsed, and many disgruntled northerners joined the new Republican Party.
• D) Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln decided to become running mates for the presidential election of 1856.
• E) The new Free Soil Party strongly endorsed the Act and won new congressional seats in several Upper South districts.

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Definitions:

Cohesive

The characteristic of elements of a group sticking together effectively and remaining united in pursuit of common goals.

Group Polarization

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior, usually in group contexts.

Social Loafing

A scenario where members of a group display reduced effort in reaching a target compared to their effort levels when working solo.