A great chasm opens up between North and South over the slavery question in relation to territories acquired in the Mexican War. When President Polk decides not to run in 1848 because of poor health, Democrats nominate Lewis Case, a dull aging party regular. The Whigs choose Zachary Taylor of Louisiana, hero of the Mexican War but a man with no political experience. Anti-slavery advocates organize a third party, the Free-Soil Party, with Martin Van Buren as standard bearer. Although Taylor wins a narrow victory, Van Buren polls enough votes to carry Free-Soilers to Congress on his coattails.

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controversy regarding slavery in new territories, presidential election of 1848, Lewis Case, Democrat, Zachary Taylor, Whig, Free-Soil Party, Martin Van Buren, outcome of 1848 election, U. S. Expansion in the Mid-19th Century

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