Question

which of the following statements regarding the kansas-nebraska act is false?

1. it divided and destroyed the whig party.
2. it led to the creation of the republican party.
3. it created two new territories.
4. it explicitly repealed the missouri compromise.
5. it was sponsored by henry clay

○ it divided and destroyed the whig party.
○ it led to the creation of the republican party.
○ it created two new territories.
○ it explicitly repealed the missouri compromise.
○ it was sponsored by henry clay

Explanation:

1. The Kansas - Nebraska Act divided and destroyed the Whig Party as its members had differing views on slavery, so this statement is true.
2. The act led to the creation of the Republican Party as opponents of the act (anti - slavery Whigs, Free - Soilers, etc.) came together to form it, so this statement is true.
3. The Kansas - Nebraska Act created the Kansas and Nebraska territories, so this statement is true.
4. The act explicitly repealed the Missouri Compromise's prohibition on slavery north of the 36°30′ parallel in the Louisiana Purchase territory, so this statement is true.
5. The Kansas - Nebraska Act was sponsored by Stephen A. Douglas, not Henry Clay. Henry Clay was associated with earlier compromises like the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. So this statement is false.

Answer:

1. It was sponsored by Henry Clay