Where Did Stephen Douglas Stand on the Issue of Slavery

question 39

Multiple Choice

Where did Stephen Douglas stand on the issue of slavery?

• A) He was for popular sovereignty, and thought masters should be able to bring their slaves anywhere.
• B) He thought that slavery should be abolished immediately.
• C) He thought that blacks and white should have equal political and social rights.
• D) He thought that all blacks should be shipped back to Africa as quickly as possible.

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