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Which party did Chase help establish after the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

  • Republican Party

  • Green Party

  • Libertarian Party

  • Populist Party

Answer

The Republican Party was established in 1854 by anti-slavery activists, including Salmon P. Chase, in response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed the extension of slavery into territories previously considered free. The party aimed to unite various opposition groups under a single banner and played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the United States.
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