According to the doctrine of popular sovereignty, the decision whether to permit slavery in a territory would be made by the
A) local territorial legislature.
B) president of the United States.
C) Missouri Compromise line.
D) Congress of the United States.
Answer: A
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Which of the following made it far easier for Europeans to take land from native peoples?
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Throughout the French and Indian War, the Iroquois
A. fought on the side of the French. B. were allied with Britain but took a relatively passive role in the conflict. C. resented having to do more of the fighting than did the British regulars. D. allied themselves with the other tribes of the Ohio Valley. E. saw French requisition and impressment policies as necessary.