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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
How was the Wilmot Proviso, proposed during the Mexican-American War, indicative of emerging sectional tensions that would later lead to the Civil War?
It argued against Manifest Destiny, creating ideological divisions between expansionists and non-expansionists.
It advocated higher tariffs on imported goods, causing economic disagreements among regions.
It called for Texas to be independent, leading to disputes among states.
It proposed banning slavery in territories acquired from Mexico, exacerbating North-South division over slavery.
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