Why Did Kansas' Lecompton Constitution Become So Controversial

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why did Kansas' Lecompton Constitution become so controversial?

• A) It banned slavery even though an overwhelming majority of residents supported it.
• B) It banned slavery but provided an exception to existing resident slave owners.
• C) It allowed slavery even though a majority of residents opposed it.
• D) It allowed each county in Kansas to vote on the legality of slavery.
• E) It advocated for Kansas independence rather than statehood.

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