Free Soil party

American

noun

a former U.S. political party (1848–56) that opposed the extension of slavery in the Territories not yet admitted to statehood.

Free Soil Party British

noun

a former US political party opposing slavery from 1848 until 1854 when it merged with the Republican party

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An antislavery coalition forms the Free Soil party and nominates former president Martin Van Buren as its candidate.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

He led off in his district in what was soon known as the Free Soil party, the root of the present triumphant Republican party.

From Woman's Work in the Civil War A Record of Heroism, Patriotism, and Patience by Bellows, Henry W.

I began to be interested in public affairs and attended the first convention of the Free Soil party which was held in Worcester.

From Confessions of Boyhood by Albee, John

He practised law in Boston, and won a wide reputation by his speeches for the Free Soil party in 1848.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various

Wilson, Henry, joins "Free Soil" party, 81; elected Senator, 115; sketch of, 283; opposes Pres.

From The Negro and the Nation A History of American Slavery and Enfranchisement by Merriam, George Spring

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