Which of the following is true of the presidential campaign of 1852?

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Franklin Pierce was a supporter of the Compromise of 1850, which included the Fugitive Slave Act, and his stance pleased southern leaders who supported slavery. A is incorrect because Winfield Scott was actually the candidate who supported popular sovereignty. C is incorrect because Hale's rejection of parts of the Compromise of 1850 would not have attracted support in the South. D is incorrect because Winfield Scott's call for the repeal of the Compromise of 1850 would have worked against him in the South, as it contradicted southern interests in preserving the institution of slavery.

Which of the Following Is True of the Presidential Campaign