The Lecompton Constitution Proposed That the State of Kansas

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Lecompton Constitution proposed that the state of Kansas  

• A) be free of all slavery.
• B) hold a popular referendum on slavery.
• C) be controlled by the free-soilers if approved.
• D) allow slavery but prohibit slave auctions.
• E) None of these choices are correct.

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