The Proposal for Popular Sovereignty Called for Deciding the Issue

question 48

Multiple Choice

The proposal for popular sovereignty called for deciding the issue of slavery in the territories through a _________.

• A) constitutional amendment
• B) direct nationwide election
• C) decision by the residents in each territory
• D) vote in both houses of Congress

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