In 1846, Congressman David Wilmot, a Pennsylvania Democrat, proposed that __________.
A. the United States incorporate all of Mexico into its borders
B. each territory acquired from Mexico make its own decisions about slavery
C. the United States acquire Cuba from Spain
D. slavery be banned in any territory acquired from Mexico
Answer: D
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