During the late 1840s and early 1850s, both the Democratic and Whig parties were divided by

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The late 1840s and early 1850s was a time of intense conflict over slavery, and this issue severely divided both the Democratic and Whig parties. The question of whether or not to allow slavery in newly acquired western territories was a major source of tension, which ultimately led to the formation of the Republican party in 1854. The other options listed (B, C, and D) were certainly relevant political issues during this time period, but none were as significant in dividing the major political parties as the conflict over slavery.

During the Late 1840s and Early 1850s, Both the Democratic