Asked by Makayla

Match each man with his suggestion about slavery in the new territories.

1. no slavery in new territories
President James Polk
2. slaves could be taken into any territory
Wilmot Proviso
3. extend Missouri Compromise line
Lewis Cass
4. popular sovereignty
John C. Calhoun

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
- President James Polk — extend the Missouri Compromise line
- Wilmot Proviso (David Wilmot) — no slavery in the new territories
- Lewis Cass — popular sovereignty (settlers decide)
- John C. Calhoun — slaves could be taken into any territory