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

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The Republican Party was formed by anti-slavery activists who were opposed to the expansion of slavery into the territories.

The Different Political Factions That Joined Together to Form the Republican