jan 1, 1846 - The Wilmot Proviso
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This act, created by David Wilmot, issued a ban on slavery in the new territories gained from the War with Mexico. This act angered Democrats in congress and other expansionists, and they became even for aggressive in their stances.
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Westward Expansion and Slavery Timeline
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