Compromise of 1850 and Political Realignment
Which of the following trends best demonstrates the long-term impact of the Compromise of 1850 on the evolution of the American party system?
A
The trend of maintaining a stable two-party system with little change in regional support bases.
B
The trend of regional legislative compromises that eventually resolved all sectional disputes peacefully.
C
The trend of accelerated polarization that contributed to the eventual collapse of national political parties and the rise of sectional parties.
D
The trend of a political system detached from the issue of slavery, allowing economic concerns to dominate national politics.
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