The passage shows that Californian politics, and in particular, political advancement methods, were not wholly bound by law as they are now.
Governmental institutions and government control was weaker at that time, so it was difficult to enforce the law consistently. Because of it, people did not have a strong commitment to following legal paths for advancement. Revolutions and rebellions were more effective in seizing power than political campaigns, and there were few negative repercussions for those who chose that method.
Answer: In the end, Douglas triumphed over Lincoln with Democrats gaining forty-six seats to the Republican's forty-one. However, while Douglas might have won the battle, Lincoln won the true war: the 1860 Presidential Election.
Explanation:
Lincoln was an abolitionists and Douglas believed that slaver was not immoral so they should use popular soverignty. Both of their opinions on slavery were not facts.
Susan B Anthony- helped pave the way for the 19th amendment, helped found the National Women Suffrage Association, and fought for the abolishment of slavery.
Sojourner Truth - earned an invitation to meet with President Abraham Lincoln, delivered her famous “Aint I a Woman?” speech, and was the first black woman to sue a white man in court and win.
C) a party that has only one goal
why: its literally in the question, "solely" means only and its one goal was to prevent the manufacturing and sale of alcohol in the US