c) Henry Clay

Henry Clay, a prominent U.S. Representative and Senator, was known as the “Great Compromiser” for his role in the Missouri Compromise and other key legislative efforts. Clay’s ability to navigate complex political issues and broker compromises between the North and the South was instrumental in postponing the Civil War. His contributions to American politics, particularly in the realm of sectional reconciliation, underscore his legacy as a skilled statesman and a central figure in 19th-century American history.