12 h, jan 1, 1846 y - Wilmot Proviso
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The purpose of the Wilmot Proviso was to ban slavery in all territory acquired from the Mexican-American war. The amendment made it through the House of representatives but failed at the Senate, where there was more of a Southern representation. This ultimately led to the question, "will there be slavery?" throughout the states, riling up the North and South's opinions.Added to timeline:
Date:
12 h, jan 1, 1846 y
Now
~ 180 years ago