What was the overall result of the Free-Soil Party's participation in the election of 1848?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABy receiving 10 percent of the vote, it was clear its antislavery platform had captured Americans’ attention.%0D%0ABy receiving 10 percent of the vote, it was clear its antislavery platform had captured Americans’ attention. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe Free-Soil Party candidate won the election and the Wilmot Proviso was passed.%0D%0AThe Free-Soil Party candidate won the election and the Wilmot Proviso was passed.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe Free-Soil Party received more votes than the Whigs but still lost the election.%0D%0AThe Free-Soil Party received more votes than the Whigs but still lost the election.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe support for the Free-Soil Party cost the Whigs the election.
The correct response is: By receiving 10 percent of the vote, it was clear its antislavery platform had captured Americans’ attention. The Free-Soil Party did not win the election, but their strong showing indicated that their stance against slavery resonated with the American public.
