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16 November, 03:15

Which statement best explains how the Compromise of 1850 attempted to

resolve debates over the expansion of slavery?

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A. The compromise allowed California to join the United States as a

free state but would allow slavery in southwestern territories.

B. The compromise allowed slavery in new territories, but only free

territories would be allowed to become states.

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C. The compromise allowed slavery in all new lands in the West but

outlawed the slave trade.

D. The compromise made all new territories free of slavery but

protected slavery where it existed.