Question

In the Compromise of 1850, Congress determined that slavery in the New Mexico and Utah territories was a) to be banned b) protected by federal law c) to be decided by popular sovereignty d) to be ignored until either territory applied for admission to statehood e) to be decided by the Mormon Church

Answer 1

Taking into account the statement above:

"In the Compromise of 1850, Congress determined that slavery in the New Mexico and Utah territories was a) to be banned b) protected by federal law c) to be decided by popular sovereignty d) to be ignored until either territory applied for admission to statehood e) to be decided by the Mormon Church"

The answer is: c) to be decided by popular sovereignty.

Also, cultural & history was anti-slavery.

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