Question

The Free Soil Party: Group of answer choices demonstrated that antislavery sentiment had spread far beyond abolitionist ranks. cost Henry Clay the presidency by siphoning off votes from him in New York. was powerful enough to convince James Polk not to seek reelection. strongly opposed the Wilmot Proviso but agreed to let it pass as part of a compromise. nominated Zachary Taylor for president.

Answer 1

Answer:

Demonstrated that antislavery sentiment had spread far beyond abolitionist ranks.

Explanation:

The Free Soil Party was a political party that aimed to the expansion of slavery. The party lived for a short period in America as it later merged with Republican Party. The Free Soil party mainly concentrated on the issue of opposing slavery in the territories. The party was organized by anti-slavery men in the north in response to the spreading of slavery in the West.