The Final Version of the Compromise of 1850 Included All

question 59

Multiple Choice

The final version of the Compromise of 1850 included all of the following except which?

• A)The sale of slaves would end in the District of Columbia.
• B)The sale of slaves would end in the state of Washington.
• C)California would be a free state.
• D)The Utah territory was set up.
• E)The New Mexico territory was set up.

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