1848 United States midterm elections
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Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:context |
post-Mexican-American War
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| gptkbp:election_year |
gptkb:election
November 7, 1848 |
| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:United_States
1848 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
increased political polarization
contributed to Civil War tensions influenced public opinion on slavery influenced future elections influenced party platforms highlighted regional differences emergence of new political issues reflected national tensions marked a shift in political alliances Whig Party fragmentation Democratic dominance in the late 1840s demonstrated impact of third parties impact on sectionalism marked rise of Free Soil Party reflected changing voter demographics reflected economic concerns set precedent for future midterms set stage for 1850s politics showcased voter engagement |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1848 United States midterm elections
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:presidential_election_of_1848
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
slavery debate
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| gptkbp:key_issues |
gptkb:government_agency
railroad expansion territorial expansion internal improvements land policy political realignment gold rush impact slavery in new territories |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Martin_Van_Buren
gptkb:Zachary_Taylor gptkb:Lewis_Cass |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Democrats retained control of Congress
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| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Whig_Party gptkb:Free_Soil_Party |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1846_United_States_midterm_elections
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Democratic Party gaining seats
Whig Party losing seats |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:1850_United_States_midterm_elections
|
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
increased
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1850_United_States_midterm_elections
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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