Question

Why did the north wanted to pass the wilmont proviso bill into law?

A the bill would allow northern businessmen to take advantage of natural resources in the newly acquired territories
B the bill would give an economic benefit to northern slave owners, who would build bigger farms in new territory
C the bill would increase the number of free states, which would increase their representation in Congress
D the bill would help the north gain new market for its manufacturing industry

Answer 1

C. The bill would increase the number of free states, which would increase their representation in Congress

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Answer 2

C. the bill would increase the number of fres states