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Which of the following best describes Zachary Taylor’s position on slavery in new territories during his presidential campaign?

a.pro-slavery
b.anti-slavery
c.pro-compromise
d.neutral

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Answer:

D. neutral

Step-by-step explanation:

he was a slave owner but he wasn't pro or anti slavery. he opposed and threatened to veto the compromise of 1850.

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the correct answer is neutral 
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