Which of the Following Was a Major Problem Associated with the Idea

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major problem associated with the idea of popular sovereignty?

• A) Proponents of the idea refused to say whether or not slaves would be counted in determining the population of a territory.
• B) Northern Democrats explained the idea to their constituents in one way, while southern Democrats explained it to their constituents in a different way.
• C) The idea of popular sovereignty allowed Congress to determine qualifications for voting in a particular territory.
• D) Those who supported the idea disagreed among themselves over whether or not free blacks would have equality under the law in the territories.

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