Political Impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
Which statement best explains how the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 transformed political alignments in response to sectional conflicts over slavery?
A
It strengthened the Whig Party’s position in the South
B
It shattered the Second Party System by dividing Northern and Southern Democrats and accelerating the formation of the Republican Party
C
It united Democrats and Whigs around popular sovereignty
D
It eliminated sectional parties in favor of national coalitions
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