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The concept of popular sovereignty was introduced by the 1854 Kansas Nebraska Act. The term did not apply to any particular law or concept that was related to slavery. The term was coined by Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas.

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Where did popular sovereignty originate from?

1850-1854


Was popular sovereignty before the mossouri compromise?

No. It was after the Compromise of 1850 was failing to hold.


What does Douglas call the leading feature of the 1850 compromise?

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Organized as territories under the compromise of 1850 with their decision on slavery left up to popular sovereignty?

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Admitted California as a free state opened SW territories to slavery by popular sovereignty and abolished slave trading in Washington?

Compromise of 1850


What power is exercised when state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a constitution amendment?

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Admitted California as a free state opened SW territories to slavery by popular sovereignty and abolished slave trading in Washington D.C.?

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