According to the Principle of Popular Sovereignty,the Question of Slavery

question 106

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of popular sovereignty,the question of slavery in the territories would be determined by

• A) the most popular national leaders.
• B) a national referendum by the Electoral College.
• C) congressional legislation.
• D) a Supreme Court decision.
• E) the people in any given territory.

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Definitions:

Impeachment Charges

Formal accusations made against a public official, alleging misconduct in office.

Abraham Lincoln

The 16th President of the United States, who led the country during the Civil War and is credited with preserving the Union and emancipating the slaves.

Andrew Johnson

The 17th President of the United States, who served from 1865 to 1869, known for his struggle with Radical Republicans over the reconstruction of the South after the Civil War.

Reconstruction Plan

Policies and programs implemented after the U.S. Civil War aimed at rebuilding the South and reintegrating Southern states into the Union.