What political party attracted both ardent abolitionists and men whose only concern was keeping western territories open to free white men?
A) Democrats
B) Whigs
C) American
D) Republicans

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The Republican Party, founded in the 1850s, attracted a broad coalition that included ardent abolitionists as well as individuals primarily interested in preventing the expansion of slavery into new territories to ensure these areas remained open to free white settlers. This diverse group was united by their opposition to the spread of slavery, though their motivations varied.

What Political Party Attracted Both Ardent Abolitionists and Men Whose