The vast new territories gained in the Mexican-American War __________
A) proved not to be as valuable as once was hoped
B) led to a "gag rule" in Congress
C) were off limits to new settlers until the issue of slavery could be resolved
D) provoked a new debate over the issue of slavery in the territories
Answer: D
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