The Free Soil Movement in 19th Century USA

What was the main objective of the Free Soil Movement?

a. Prevent the spread of slavery into new territories

b. Promote the expansion of slavery

c. Establish a slavery-based economy

Answer:

a. Prevent the spread of slavery into new territories

The main objective of the Free Soil Movement was to prevent the spread of slavery into new territories in the mid-19th century USA. The movement aimed to reserve the western territories for white labor and free farmers, rather than allowing slavery to expand into these regions.