How did northern Democrats respond to the idea of the federal government emancipating blacks from slavery?
A) They overwhelmingly supported emancipation.
B) They almost unanimously opposed emancipation.
C) They were indifferent to the proposition of emancipation.
D) Many Democrats resigned from Congress over the issue of emancipation.
Answer: B
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