Presidents facing opposition to key policies or legislative positions will often:

a. deny party campaign funds to members opposing the bill.
b. cite opinion polls to pressure congress to support their legislative agenda.
c. hold a press conferences to demonstrate their power.
d. use the mass media to take their case directly to the american people.
e. appeal to special interest groups.

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

a true

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