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21h 18min, aug 8, 1787 y - 1854 Introduction of Popular Sovereignty

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Popular Sovereignty which was introduced by Senator Stephen A. Douglas was the idea that, Garrison (2017) ¨Redisnets of a territory, and not the federal government, should be allowed to decide on slavery within their borders.¨ This idea would have worked, however the influx of non-inhabitants to the state to sway the decision of pro or anti-slavery.

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21h 18min, aug 8, 1787 y
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~ 238 years ago

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