The different political factions that joined together to form the Republican Party in 1854 were united by their _______.

A. opposition to the expansion of slavery into the territories
B. fear over the possibility of civil war
C. determination to abolish slavery
D. desire to acquire more territory from Mexico


Answer: A

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