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Free Soil Party

Definition:

A political party that emerged in the United States in the mid-19th century, focused on opposing the spread of slavery into newly established Western territories.

Sense 1 (Proper Noun):

The historical political party known as the Free Soil Party.

Example Sentence:

The Free Soil Party was founded in 1848, advocating for the prohibition of slavery expansion.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A contemporary political group or organization that supports environmental initiatives and aims to protect natural resources.

Example Sentence:

The local free soil party organized a protest campaign to save the endangered wetlands.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Referring to a region or area where the soil is rich and fertile, suitable for agriculture.

Example Sentence:

The farmers always preferred settling in the free soil territories to ensure bumper crops.