The Wilmot Proviso stated that
A. Mexico must pay an indemnity to the U.S. for losing the war.
B. $2 million would be paid to Santa Anna for his help in betraying Mexico.
C. slavery would be prohibited from any territory gained in the war with Mexico.
D. Texas would gain immediate admission to the U.S. as a state
E. None of the above
Ans: C. slavery would be prohibited from any territory gained in the war with Mexico.
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