asked 110k views
5 votes
Why did many Southerners feel betrayed by President Zachary Taylor?


He favored California's admission as a free state.

Once in office, he supported the complete abolition of slavery.
O He refused to take a position on the issue of slavery in California.
He switched from the Whig Party to the Free-Soil Party.

asked
User Ebriggs
by
7.4k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

the south felt betrayed by Taylor because he pushed for the 1850 compromise on slavery.

answered
User JustEngland
by
9.0k points
5 votes

Answer:

He favored California’s admission as a free state

Step-by-step explanation:

just did it

answered
User Akkie
by
8.6k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.