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."
(1 point)
Responses
Slavery should be allowed in all areas acquired by the Lousiana Purchase
Slavery should be allowed in all areas acquired by the Lousiana Purchase
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 the state of New York. However, slaves are not allowed to be bought within the state borders.
Slavery should not be allowed in the area acquired by America from Mexico during the Mexican-American War
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 not be allowed in the area acquired by America from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
Using the chart above, which statement below is true?(1 point)
Responses
The Fugitive Slave Act helped the North and the Underground Railroad remove slaves from the South.
The Fugitive Slave Act helped the North and the Underground Railroad remove slaves from the South.
Slavery was decreasing in the area of Washington D.C.
Slavery was decreasing in the area of Washington D.C.
A majority of the House did not vote on California becoming a state.
A majority of the House did not vote on California becoming a state.
Slavery was increasing in the South, especially in Washington D.C.
Which part of the Fugitive Slave Act was the North most upset with?(1 point)
Responses
The Slave trade would be abolished in Washington D.C.
The Slave trade would be abolished in Washington D.C.
Slaves escaping to the North needed to be returned to the South.
Slaves escaping to the North needed to be returned to the South.
California would enter the Union as a free state
California would enter the Union as a free state
Texas and New Mexico would solve their border disputes
Slaves escaping to the North needed to be returned to the South.
Which book changed the way northerners saw the institution of slavery?(1 point)
Responses
Frederick Douglas's' Autobiography: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave
Frederick Douglas's' Autobiography: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin
Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage
Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage
Harriet Tubman's autobiography: The Life and Story