Question

Which is the BEST description of why the Compromise of 1850 was successful in defusing the sectional conflict between both sides of the slavery issue?
A) Northern Whigs and Republicans were pleased that Maine entered the Union as a "free" state, while Southern Democrats were appeased by the admission of Missouri to the Union as a "slave" state.
B) Both sides of the conflict--the Whigs and Republicans of the North and the Democrats of the South-- were satisfied with the abolition of slavery in all states and territories north of the 34th parallel.
C) Northern Whigs and Republicans supported the Compromise because it brought Kansas and Nebraska into the Union as "free" states, while Southern Democrats were appeased with the repeal of the Tariff of 1832.
D) Northern Whigs and Republicans were pleased with California's admission to the Union as a "free" state and the use of popular sovereignty in western territories, while Southern democrats were appeased with the passage of a stronger Fugitive Slave act.

Answer 1

The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the third choice or letter C which states that "Northern Whigs and Republicans supported the Compromise because it brought Kansas and Nebraska into the Union as "free" states, while Southern Democrats were appeased with the repeal of the Tariff of 1832." This is the BEST description of why the Compromise of 1850 was successful in defusing the sectional conflict between both sides of the slavery issue.