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How did the federal government decide wether a territory would be a slave state or non slave state?

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Answer: I hope this helps =3

Explanation: Under the concept of popular sovereignty, the people of each territory would decide whether or not slavery would be permitted.

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Answer:

Under the concept of popular sovereignty, the people of each territory would decide whether or not slavery would be permitted.

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