1848 Election

• Which party did Zachary Taylor belong to?

  Whig
• Who was the Democratic candidate in the 1848 election?

  Lewis Cass
• Who was the Free Soil Party leader?

  Martin Van Buren
• What was the main belief of the Free Soil Party?

  Stopping slavery from expanding
• Why did Van Buren support the Free Soil Party?

  To split the Democratic vote
• What was a key characteristic of Zachary Taylor as a candidate?

  He was a war hero with military experience
• How did Taylor's background influence his candidacy?

  He was a southerner and a slaveholder
• What was the appeal of the Democratic platform regarding slavery?

  It allowed states to decide on slavery
• What was Lewis Cass's stance on slavery?

  He supported popular sovereignty
• How did Taylor's views on slavery affect voter confidence?

  Some felt more confident voting for Cass
• What were the key differences between the Whig and Democratic parties in the 1848 election?

  Whig Party:

  • Anti-slavery stance
  • Supported Taylor, a war hero
  • Attracted both northern and southern voters

  
  

  Democratic Party:

  • Supported popular sovereignty
  • Lewis Cass as candidate
  • Allowed states to decide on slavery
• Who was Winfield Scott?

  A candidate in the 1848 election
• Who was James Buchanan?

  A candidate in the 1848 election
• What was the significance of the Free Soil Party in the 1848 election?

  It split the Democratic vote
• What was the background of Zachary Taylor?

  He was a war hero with military experience
• How did the Free Soil Party's formation affect the election outcome?

  It helped the Whigs win by splitting votes