What was the primary platform of the newly formed Republican Party in the 1850s?

To abolish slavery immediately in all existing states

To promote the economic policy of free silver

To stop the expansion of slavery into new U.S. territories

To advocate for the secession of northern states from the Union

Which famous statement did Abraham Lincoln make during his 1858 debates to argue against the nation's division over slavery?

"Give me liberty, or give me death!"

"A house divided against itself cannot stand."

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

"Government of the people, by the people, for the people..."

Territorial disputes with Great Britain

divide into two separate nations.

allow every state to vote on slavery.

become either all slave or all free.

acquire new territory from Mexico.