The Democratic Party was victorious in the 1852 presidential election, which
A) provided a powerful platform for abolitionist sentiment.
B) still left the party weak and somewhat fragile.
C) inspired Free-Soilers to throw their support to the Democrats.
D) isolated the Democratic Party from the others.

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The 1852 presidential election victory did not resolve the internal divisions within the Democratic Party over issues like slavery, leaving the party in a somewhat weakened and fragile state despite the win.

The Democratic Party Was Victorious in the 1852 Presidential Election