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In what doctrine did Stephen Douglas say that a territory could prohibit slavery?
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December 12, 2011 5:06AM
Freeport Doctrine
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When Stephen Douglas explained that slavery could be excluded from a territory if the officials did not pass laws to protect it his argument became known as?
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