No. He specifically says in a speech in Congress, "I ask not that slavery be abolished." He does, however, "demand that this government preserve the integrity of free territory against the aggressions of slavery"
What was the unstated goal of the Wilmot Proviso?
Southerners opposed the Wilmot Proviso. This is because the Wilmot Proviso established peace with Mexico, and the land that Mexico owned was in the South.
Because the Wilmot Proviso sought to halt the extension of slavery in the western territories
David Wilmot was not for slavery. In fact, he thought that all the new territories that were in development should be free from the practice.
The Wilmot Proviso lead to conflict because it specifically says that no slavery is allowed in any parts of Mexico.
Yes, because he wanted to end slavery, but he did not want to end racism.
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No, he was a Free Soiler and by most standards a racist.
He was an abolitionist who declared that there should be no slavery in any of the new Western territories when they applied to join the USA. He tried unsuccessfully to get this accepted by Congress, but it rallied the abolitionists for years.
The address of the Wilmot Public Library is: 11 North Wilmot Road, Wilmot, 03287 4302
The cast of Showstoppers - 1994 includes: Gary Wilmot as himself
The cast of Fishing Show - 2003 includes: Rich Hall as himself Mike Wilmot as himself
The argument that slavery is morally wrong because all individuals are equal in the eyes of God and have inherent human dignity is most rooted in religion. This perspective emphasizes the belief that all people are created in the image of God and are entitled to freedom and basic human rights.
Curt Wilmot's birth name is Wilmot, Curtis Scott.
Gary Wilmot's birth name is Gary Owen Wilmot.
Mark Wilmot's birth name is Mark Gregory Wilmot.
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