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Question

The Compromise of 1850 gave some states the right to decide the slavery issue through popular sovereignty. What does this mean?

a. Voters would decide if the state would be a slave or free state.

b. Each state would decide if it wanted to leave the union.

c. Each state would determine its immigration limits.

d. Voters would decide if the state would enforce the "fugitive slave" laws.

Answer

a. Voters would decide if the state would be a slave or free state.

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The Compromise of 1850 was a series of five laws passed by the United States Congress in an effort to resolve the issue of slavery in the United...