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free soil, free labor, free men
\that the new dogma that the constitution, of its own force, carries
slavery into any or all of the territories of the united states, is a
dangerous political heresy, at variance with the explicit provisions of that
instrument itself, with contemporaneous exposition, and with legislative
and judicial precedent; is revolutionary in its tendency, and subversive of
the peace and harmony of the country.

that the normal condition of all the territory of the united states is that
of freedom: that, as our republican fathers, when they had abolished
slavery in all our national territory, ordained that
o persons should be
deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law,\ it
becomes our duty, by legislation, whenever such legislation is necessary,
to maintain this provision of the constitution against all attempts to
violate it; and we deny the authority of congress, of a territorial
legislature, or of any individuals, to give legal existence to slavery in any
territory of the united states.

that we brand the recent reopening of the african slave trade, under the
cover of our national flag, aided by perversions of judicial power, as a
crime against humanity and a burning shame to our country and age; and
we call upon congress to take prompt and efficient measures for the
total and final suppression of that execrable traffic . . .

that we protest against any sale or alienation to others of the public
lands held by actual settlers, and against any view of the free - homestead
policy which regards the settlers as paupers or suppliants for public
bounty; and we demand the passage by congress of the complete and
satisfactory homestead measure which has already passed the house.

what effect did the 1860 republican party platform have on the sectional crisis?

select one answer

a. the 1860 republican party platform caused total emancipation,
resulting in the end of slavery.

b. the 1860 republican party platform calmed the sectional crisis
due to its moderate position.

c. the 1860 republican party platform ended the sectional crisis by
promising a new vision of america.

d. the 1860 republican party platform scared the southern states
into seceding.

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Explanation:

The 1860 Republican Party Platform opposed slavery expansion into territories, which Southern states viewed as a threat to their economic and social system. This opposition escalated sectional tensions, leading Southern states to secede after Lincoln (a Republican) won the 1860 election. Option A is incorrect because total emancipation occurred later with the Emancipation Proclamation. Options B and C are wrong as the platform worsened, not calmed or ended, the crisis.

Answer:

D. The 1860 Republican Party Platform scared the Southern states into seceding