2. Below is a copy of the Wilmot Proviso. What does it summarize?
Wilmot Proviso Transcript
“Provided that as an express and fundamental condition to the acquisition of any territory from the Republic of Mexico, by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the monies therein appropriated, neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall (illegible word) exist in any part of said territory except for crime whereof the party shall be first duly convicted."
Slavery should not be allowed in the area acquired by America from Mexico during the Mexican-American War
Slavery should be allowed in the area acquired by Texas during its war for independence.
Slavery should be allowed in the state of New York. However, slaves are not allowed to be bought within the state borders.
Slavery should be allowed in all areas acquired by the Louisiana Purchase