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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
What was the impact of the Mexican-American War on the political balance of power in the United States?
It strengthened the power of the Whig Party and weakened the Democrats
It led to the collapse of the two-party system and the establishment of a multi-party democracy
It led to the rise of the Free Soil Party and increased opposition to slavery in the western territories
It had little impact on the existing political parties and their power bases
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