Question

The Republican Party was formed in 1854 by...

a
southern Democrats that were disappointed in their party's lack of support for state's rights
b
wealthy planters and businessmen who wanted less government regulations of commerce
c
Whigs and anti-slavery Democrats opposed to the expansion of slavery into the new territories
d
people from cities who were in favor of tighter restrictions on immigration

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The Republican Party emerged in 1854 to combat the Kansas–Nebraska Act and the expansion of slavery into American territories.

So answer c would make the most sense