How did Polk solve the issue of having to ban slavery in all land that would be acquired

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Jamarcus Francis

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29 September, 23:21

How did Polk solve the issue of having to ban slavery in all land that would be acquired

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Tristan Burgess · Answer 1

Answer: The Wilmot Proviso was designed to eliminate slavery within the land acquired as a result of the Mexican War. Soon after the war began, President James K. Polk sought the appropriation of $2 million as part of a bill to negotiate the terms of a treaty.