In 1848, the Free-Soil party nominated __________ for president.

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The Free-Soil party nominated Martin Van Buren for president in 1848. Van Buren had previously served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837-1841, and was well-known for his stance against slavery. The Free-Soil party was formed largely in response to the expansion of slavery into new territories, and sought to prevent its spread. While Van Buren did not win the election, he received significant support from anti-slavery voters.

In 1848, the Free-Soil Party Nominated __________ for President