18 mars 1854 - Wilmot Proviso
Description:
The Wilmot Proviso was designed to eliminate slavery within the land acquired as a result of the Mexican War. Soon after the war began, President James K. Polk sought the appropriation of $2 million as part of a bill to negotiate the terms of a treaty. This caused more separation between the slave states and free.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 mars 1854
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 170 ans
