Slavery and Politics Before the Civil WarMay 15, 2013US
HistoryWhat were the two major parties of the 1856
election?Supported the Kansas-Nebraska Act (slavery in the
territories)Thought individual states should decide the legality of
slaveryOpposed the KS-NE Act (no slavery in the
territories)Believed slavery was illegal and
unconstitutionalSouthern WhigsNorthern Whigs (Republicans)Who were
the candidates of the 1856 election?John Fremont: Republican
candidate who was a national hero for his explorations in the West,
had little political experience, and spoke in favor of admitting CA
and KS as free statesJames Buchanan: Democratic candidate who was
neutral regarding his position on the KS-NE act. Due to his absence
as a minister to Great Britain, he claimed his goal was to maintain
the UnionMillard Fillmore: American (Know Nothing) party candidate
who was president from 1850-53
Two Truths and a LieI was a slave in Missouri but lived in
territories where slavery was illegal
I sued for my freedom after my owners death
3. After the court case, I became a US citizenWho Am I?
