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6 August, 22:37

What is the term for people get to vote whether or not they want to allow slavery in their territory?

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    The term is Popular sovereignty

    This voting process was proposed by Senator Douglass in 1850 and regarded as one of the most controversial government decision in united states history.

    the difference of decision between northern states and southern states regarding this matter eventually led to the American Civil War.
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