What was Cass a leading spokesman for?
Manifest Destiny
Abolitionism
Popular sovereignty
Temperance Movement
Answer
Popular sovereignty, the idea that the government's legitimacy is derived from the consent of the governed, was a principle that Cass championed. He believed that the people should have a say in their government and that the government should be responsive to their needs and interests. Cass argued that popular sovereignty was essential for a free and democratic society.
Catching Cass: Mastering the Legacy of Lewis Cass
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