How did the Mexican-American War affect American politics?

a. The war gave rise to a new political party, the Know-Nothings.

b. It ended the era of military heroes as presidential candidates.

c. It divided the nation based on the issue of slavery in the territories.

d. The war allowed Congress to avoid the slavery issue for another decade.

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Eileen Wu · Answer 1

C. It divided the nation based on the issue of slavery in the territories.