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27 February, 22:42

Why was popular sovereignty so well-supported as a just and fair way to settle the slavery question?

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  1. 27 February, 22:50
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    Because popular sovereignty was well supported because it allowed the local citizens of a territory to decide if slavery was to be allowed or illegal. Stephen A. Douglas pushed for popular sovereignty during the 1840's.
  2. 27 February, 23:10
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    It allowed citizens of a territory to decide the slave issue.

    It seemed to have worked well in the Compromise of 1850.
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