The Election of 1852, Franklin Pierce, and the Fugitive Slave Act J.A.SACCO.

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The Election of 1852, Franklin Pierce, and the Fugitive Slave Act J.A.SACCO

The Election of 1852 Compromise of 1850 many believed to be the end of the slave issue and expansion. Optimism in the Election of Franklin Pierce (NH) Democrat Winfield Scott (VA) Whig John P. Hale Free-Soil Why did the Whigs not re-nominate Milliard Fillmore?

The Election of 1852 Who won the Election of 1852? Why?

The Election of 1852 Pierce wins because supported the Compromise of Pierce received votes from both the North and the South. Many Southern Whigs join the Democratic Party. Some Northern Democrats leave the Free-Soil Party to rejoin the Democrats. Democratic Party still intact. Winfield Scott received very little support. Even though from the South, Southern Whigs feel Scott’s program is to nationalistic. Southern Whigs join Democrats and Northern Whigs vote for Free-Soil. Last election for Whigs.

The Election of 1852 Landslide victory for Pierce. Election made it seem the nation might be back on track. “Lull before the storm.” Seals the fate for “sectional parties” not “national parties”.

The Pierce Adm. ( ) “ Doughface”- “Northern man with Southern principles”. Sought to stress a new era of sectional peace while stressing an aggressive program of foreign economic and territorial expansion known as “Young America” Commodore Matthew Perry sailed naval force into Tokyo bay to open up trade with Japan. Reciprocity Treaty (1854) – open greater trade with Canada Sought to annex Hawaii. Gadsden Purchase (1853)- provide a route for the trans- continental railroad South.

The Pierce Adm. ( ) Pierce a weak President, didn’t recognize the problems of the nation. Saw himself as a successor to Polk. Aim was to expand the U.S. outside its borders. CUBA “filibustering” take by force Buy from Spain $130 M. Spain declines OSTEND MANIFESTO- get Cuba at any cost EFFECTS? Pierre Soule’

The Fugitive Slave Act The single most important issue that would keep the tension between the North and South alive. Would lead to an increase of the use of the Underground Railroad.

The Underground Railroad Began in 1830’s- by 1860 more than 50,000 helped to freedom. Harriet Tubman most famous conductor- traveled to South 19 times and helped save 100’s. Harriet Tubman

The Underground Railroad

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Published in Harriet Beecher Stowe. Sold 300,000 copies in first year. Harriet Beecher Stowe