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Attempts at political compromise: the Wilmot Proviso; the role of personalities such as Zachary Taylor, Stephen Douglas and Henry Clay; the Compromise of 1850; Texas and California; the Fugitive Slave Law.
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Attempts to maintain the Union, c1845–1854
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Attempts at political compromise: the Wilmot Proviso; the role of personalities such as Zachary Taylor, Stephen Douglas and Henry Clay; the Compromise of 1850; Texas and California; the Fugitive Slave Law
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What was the main purpose of the Wilmot Proviso introduced in 1846?
Direct answer
The Wilmot Proviso aimed to ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico as a result of the Mexican-American War.
Key terms
- Popular Sovereignty: The principle that the settlers of a territory should determine whether slavery would be allowed there.
- Sectionalism: Loyalty to a particular region or section of the country, often leading to conflict over issues like slavery.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the Compromise of 1850: Acknowledge that while it temporarily eased tensions, it ultimately failed to resolve the underlying conflicts over slavery.
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