Question

question 6 of 10
what was one result of the democratic party being controlled by its southern members?

a. northerners stopped voting in national elections.

b. the south forced states in the north to allow slavery.

c. the south had more power in congress than the north.

d. everyone in the north joined the republican party.

Explanation:

• Option A: Northerners didn't stop voting in national elections; voting was still a key part of the political process, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The South couldn't force Northern states to allow slavery as Northern states had already moved away from it and had their own laws, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: When the Democratic Party was controlled by Southern members, the South, with its representation (including counting slaves for representation via the Three - Fifths Compromise), had more power in Congress compared to the North in some aspects, this option is consistent with historical context.
• Option D: Not "everyone" in the North joined the Republican Party; there were still Democrats and other political affiliations in the North, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. The South had more power in Congress than the North.