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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.

which of the following best summarizes the republican partys view on slavery?
select one answer
a the republican party demanded complete abolition.

b the republican party condemned the spread of slavery

c the republican party claimed slavery was unconstitutional.

d the republican party wanted formerly enslaved people to become settlers.

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Explanation:

The excerpt states the Republican Party views the spread of slavery into U.S. territories as "dangerous political heresy" and subversive, emphasizing maintaining freedom in territories and opposing slavery's legal existence there. It does not demand immediate nationwide abolition (A), nor claim slavery was unconstitutional everywhere (C); D is unrelated to the text. The core stance is condemning slavery's spread.

Answer:

B. The Republican Party condemned the spread of slavery