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Political party was formed over the issue of slavery?
free soil party
Why did Stephen Douglas's atempts to shove aside the conflict over slavery fail?
Douglas failed to realize the enormity of the slave issue as well as opposition of slavery in the north. He opened the issue of letting states decide for themselves whether they should allow slavery. After slavery was voted in, a bloody insurrection between pro and anti slavery groups came about in Kansas. Douglas denounced the use of his rhetoric for political purposes and denounced President Buchanan who recognized Kansas as a slave state.
What political difficulties did the emancipation Proclamation cause for President Lincoln?
Many felt that the Union did not have any power over the Southern states to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and it was viewed as being controversial. Also slavery did not immediately end when it was enacted. Slavery ended several months later in December 1865.
The Harpers Ferry raid showed how close the nation was to doing what over slavery?
The Harpers Ferry raid showed how close the nation was to going to war over slavery.
The Harpers Ferry raid showed how close the nation was to over slavery?
Armed conflict
