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Free-Soil Party

Definition

The Free-Soil Party was a short-lived political party in the United States active from 1848–52 that opposed the expansion of slavery into western territories.

Analogy

Consider the Free-Soil Party as a group of friends who are against spreading a rumor further within your school community because they believe it's harmful and wrong.

Related terms

Abolitionism: This is a movement to end slavery. Like campaigning for animal rights in order to stop animal cruelty.

Popular Sovereignty: This principle states that power lies with the people. It’s like students voting on what movie to watch during free time at school - majority rules!

Compromise of 1850: A package of five separate bills passed by the U.S. Congress, which defused a political confrontation between slave and free states on the status of territories acquired in the Mexican–American War. It's like siblings agreeing to split chores evenly to avoid an argument.