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AP US History

Definition

Regions or areas that are under the control and governance of a larger political entity, but have not yet been granted statehood.

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AP Human Geography

Practice Questions (5)

What act by Congress established a process for territories to become states?
What act led to increased sectional tensions by allowing residents of certain territories to decide on the issue of slavery?
What policy allowed settlers in certain territories to decide if they would allow slavery within their borders, exacerbating sectional tension?
Which piece of legislation nullified the Missouri Compromise by allowing settlers in certain territories to determine if they would allow slavery within their boundaries?
If Dred Scott decision had upheld congressional power to prohibit slavery in territories, how might that have altered U.S history?

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