The primary ambiguity of popular sovereignty related to the question of
a. whether slaves would be counted in determining the population of a territory.
b. when settlers in a territory could outlaw slavery.
c. who would determine voting qualifications in a particular territory.
d. whether African Americans would have equality under the law in the territories.
b
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