Question

Which of the following was proposed in the Crittenden Compromise?

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A. Slavery would be permanently allowed in the South but banned in
new territories in the North
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B. Slavery would be allowed in the new territories, but slaves who
had escaped to free states would remain free.
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C. Southern states could own slaves, but they would only count as
three-fifths of a person for the purposes of representation.
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D. New territories south of the Mason-Dixon Line would be slave
states, but territories north of the line could vote to become free
states.

Answer 1

The Crittenden Compromise, proposed by Senator John J. Crittenden, aimed to recognize slavery in territories south of the Missouri Compromise line and prevent interference from the federal government. However, it did not receive support from President-elect Abraham Lincoln or the Republican Party.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Crittenden Compromise, proposed by Senator John J. Crittenden, called for a constitutional amendment that would recognize slavery in all territories south of the Missouri Compromise line, the 36°30' line. It also aimed to guarantee that the federal government would not interfere with slavery in the future. However, President-elect Abraham Lincoln refused to support the plan because it went against the Republican Party's goal of stopping the spread of slavery into territories. Therefore, the Crittenden Compromise did not succeed.