The new Republican party under John C.Fremont signaled the?

Question:

The new Republican party under John C.Fremont signaled the?

A.beginning of purely sectional politics abd the end of sectional compromise.
B.rising power of the Democratic party and the declining power of the Whig party
C.rising power of the Whig party and the declining power of the Democratic party
D.beginning of widespread popular sentiment for sectional compromise.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: A. The Republicans were primarily in the North and many of them ardently opposed the spread of slavery. Fremont lost in 1856, but Lincoln won in 1860 and the rest is history. The Republicans did eclipse the Whigs and the main competitor to the Democrats also.