Which of the following was NOT an influential factor in securing passage of the Compromise of 1850?
A. Clay originally submitted the compromise as an Omnibus Bill.
B. Each bill was passed piecemeal, with different supporters.
C. The president, who had threatened to veto the plan, died.
D. Senator Douglas took over leadership of the pro-compromise forces.
Answer: A
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A) Maryland. B) Georgia. C) Florida. D) Texas.
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