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What was the name of the policy that would allow settlers in the new territories to vote for or against slavery?

A. popular sovereignty

B. Westward Expansion

C. Manifest Destiny

D. territorial election

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Answer:

C)Manifest Destiny

Step-by-step explanation:

The belief in Manifest Destiny meant that European nations were likely to give up their claims to territories to avoid a battle over slavery.

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Answer:

A. popular sovereignty.

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