What was the primary goal of the Liberty Party founded in 1840?
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Correct answer: To bring the abolitionist message into the political arena
The Liberty Party was the first anti-slavery political party. While it never won a major election, it forced mainstream parties like the Whigs and Democrats to address the slavery issue and paved the way for the Free Soil and Republican parties.
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