Which group opposed the spread of slavery during the 1860 presidential election?
1 Answer
Jul 22, 2017
The Northern Democrats and the Republicans
Explanation:
The Northern Democrats whose candidate was Douglas were opposed to the spread of slavery and Southern Democrats had their own candidate: Breckinridge from Kentucky.
The republicans also opposed the extension of slavery, many of them had been part of the Free Soil Party, an anti-slavery northern party.