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The Wilmot Proviso was designed to outlaw slavery in territories acquired from the War of Mexico. One of the effects was a political party that became dedicated to stopping the spread of slavery.
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What was the name of the proposal david wilmot introduced in 1846?
The wilmot proviso
Which area of the country favored the Wilmot Proviso?
The north
Wilmot proviso in the north?
It had strong Northern support.
Why did northerners support wilmot proviso and the south did not?
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Where did wilmot proviso ban slavery?
land acquired from Mexico
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