Franklin Pierce's election as president in 1852 was due to __________________.

A. his charismatic personality.
B. the weaknesses of the Whig party.
C. the strength of the Free-Soil party's organization.
D. his fame as a commanding general in the War with Mexico.


Answer: B

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