Which Senator did Stevens ally with to oppose slavery expansion?
John F. Kennedy
John C. Calhoun
Charles Sumner
Daniel Webster
Answer
The answer is Charles Sumner, a Massachusetts Senator who joined forces with Stevens to combat the expansion of slavery. Their collaboration proved pivotal in galvanizing opposition to the expansion of slavery into new territories and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. Both Stevens and Sumner emerged as staunch advocates for the abolitionist cause and played instrumental roles in shaping the country's future trajectory.
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