Question

1. what ultimately led to the decline of the whig party?

○ economic recession
○ lack of popular support
○ conflicts over slavery
○ rise of the federalists

Explanation:

The Whig Party declined primarily due to internal conflicts over the issue of slavery. As the nation's debate over slavery intensified, the Whig Party, which had members with differing views on slavery (including both pro - slavery and anti - slavery stances), could not maintain a unified position. This led to a loss of cohesion and support. Economic recession was not the primary cause, lack of popular support was more a result of the slavery conflict, and the Federalists were a much earlier party that was not a factor in the Whig Party's decline.

Answer:

C. Conflicts over slavery