The Republican party originated in the mid-1850's as a sectional party committed to which of the following?
a. Opposition to the further extension of slavery into the territories
b. Immediate emancipation of the slaves
c. Repeal of Whig economic policies
d. Restriction of immigration
e. Acknowledgement of popular sovereignty as the basis for organizing federal territories
Ans: a. Opposition to the further extension of slavery into the territories
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