Patrick Harris

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2 January, 14:47

Which of the following best describes the Wilmot Proviso?

(a) The Wilmot Proviso was a document that called for slavery in any territories that became new states.

(b) The Wilmot Proviso was a document that called for a ban on slavery in any territories acquired from Mexico.

(c) The Wilmot Proviso was a document that allowed settlers in the territories to vote for or against slavery.

(d) The Wilmot Proviso was a document that extended the compromise line across the new territories.