In the aftermath, and within the context of growing sectionalism and conflicts over slavery, popular sovereignty was a victim of extremist politics that erased hopes for peace. Rather than preserving the Union, the provisions instead led to further discord and violence that pushed the nation toward civil war. read more
Popular Sovereignty and Slavery Issue: The Republican Party is formed The issue of Popular Sovereignty and Slavery led to a turmoil in US politics. The Free Soil Party and the newly formed National Union Party emerged as the new Republican Party in opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act. read more