The Wilmot Proviso (jan 1, 1846 – dec 31, 1850)
Description:
The Wilmot Proviso was a piece of legislation proposed by David Wilmot after the Mexican-American War. If passed, the Proviso would have outlawed slavery in territory gained by the United States as a result of the war.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1846
dec 31, 1850
~ 5 years