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Who formed the Free-Soil Party and why?

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Wilmot Proviso formed the free-soil party. Its main purpose was to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories, arguing that free men on free soil comprised a morally and economically superior system to slavery.
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Van Buren formed the Free-Soil party. It's main purpose was to oppose the expansion of slavery into western territories. Hope this helps. Good luck on your test!
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