1 janv. 1848 - Senate rejects Wilmot Proviso

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revived charges that southern politicians were leading a “slave power” conspiracy to dominate the federal government (pointed out Constitutional 3/5 Compromise to say White ppl held too much power in areas with many slaves)(Northerns argued that Democrats were favoring southern interests in their appointments and policies) -> free soil movement joined by many Northerners

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