According to the authors, Southern attempts to end slavery in the 1845-60 time period resulted in
A. the rise of the Republican Party.
B. no new slave territory added.
C. the alienation of millions of previously indifferent Americans.
D. the death of the Whig party
E. All of the above
Answer: E. All of the above
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