Question

the free soil party was created in 1848: a) to represent american voters who wanted to stop territorial expansion and give the land acquired in the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo back to mexico. b) because the liberty partys support of immediate abolition did not appeal to anti - slavery moderates. c) to give anti - slavery voters a viable alternative to the whig and democrat parties because both had nominated pro - slavery candidates. d) b & c.

Explanation:

The Free Soil Party was formed in 1848. The Liberty Party's stance on immediate abolition was too extreme for anti - slavery moderates. Also, the Whig and Democrat Parties had nominated pro - slavery candidates, leaving anti - slavery voters in need of an alternative. It was not about stopping territorial expansion and returning land to Mexico.

Answer:

D. b & c.