Question

question 2 of 10
what was the aim of the crittenden compromise of 1860?
a. to stop southern troops from invading the nations capital
b. to overturn the results of the 1860 election and hold a new presidential race
c. to persuade lincoln to accept slavery in one - third of the new territories
d. to prevent the government from taking away the rights of slaveholders

Explanation:

The Crittenden Compromise of 1860 aimed to prevent the secession of Southern states and preserve the Union. It was centered around protecting the rights of slaveholders, including ensuring that slavery would be allowed in existing and future territories south of a certain line. Option A is incorrect as it was not about stopping Southern troop invasions. Option B is wrong as it had nothing to do with overturning the 1860 election. Option C is incorrect in its description of the compromise's terms. Option D accurately reflects the aim of protecting slaveholders' rights from potential government interference.

Answer:

D. To prevent the government from taking away the rights of slaveholders