The Kansas-Nebraska Act was so controversial partly because
A. it would attract immigrants who would vote Democrat, and Whigs felt betrayed.
B. it did not provide for land grants along with territorial government, and westerners felt betrayed.
C. it worked to the advantage of Douglas's home state, and southerners felt betrayed.
D. it overturned a policy on slavery already in place, and northerners felt betrayed.
Answer: D
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