1 août 1846 - Wilmot Proviso August 8, 1846
Description:
In behalf of anti-slavery forces throughout the country, a Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania named David Wilmot offered an amendment (August 8, 1846) to the bill forbidding slavery in the new territory, thus precipitating bitter national debate in an atmosphere of heightening sectional conflict.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 août 1846
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 179 ans