Which of the following was an important moderate or mediating position on slavery in the 1850s?

A. Slaves should be gradually emancipated (with compensation).
B. A territory's voters should determine whether or not to permit slavery within its boundaries.
C. Slavery should be abolished in the District of Columbia.
D. Whichever position is most popular in a national vote should prevail.


Answer: B

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