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What was a plan to ban slavery in territory gained from Mexico?

A. The Wilmot Proviso
B. The Missouri Compromise
C. The Fugitive Slave Act
D. The Dred Scott decision



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Final answer:

The Wilmot Proviso aimed to ban slavery in Mexican-acquired territories, igniting debates on the expansion of slavery.


Explanation:

The Wilmot Proviso was a proposal to ban slavery in territories acquired from Mexico. Despite passing in the House of Representatives, it did not pass in the Senate, sparking debates over the extension of slavery into new territories.


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