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According to your textbook, which of the following most accurately describes the response of the Republican Party to John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, Virginia?

A. They viewed him as a martyr for the cause of abolition.
B. They retreated to a position of non-committal where the topic of slavery was concerned.
C. They portrayed themselves as moderates opposed to both abolitionists and pro-slavery expansionists.
D. None of the above are accurate.



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Final answer:

The Republican Party positioned themselves as moderates in response to John Brown's raid.


Explanation:

The response of the Republican Party to John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, Virginia was that they portrayed themselves as moderates opposed to both abolitionists and pro-slavery expansionists.

This stance was taken to differentiate themselves and present a balanced position amidst the growing tensions surrounding the issue of slavery in the United States during the 1850s.

By distancing themselves from Brown's actions, the Republicans aimed to position themselves as a viable option in the 1860 Presidential election.


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