In the 1840s and 1850s the major controversy in writing a number of new state constitutions revolved around what issue?

a. Who would pay for railroad construction.
b. At what age women would be allowed to vote.
c. Whether or not slavery would be allowed in the state.
d. Whether or not the state would prohibit the consumption of alcohol.


c

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a. True b. False

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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