AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

In the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858, Douglas's Freeport Doctrine held that

A.settlers could effectively keep slavery out by refusing to adopt the local laws that protected it
B.the Dred Scott decision should be repealed by Congress at once
C.slavery must be permitted in every territory regardless of local opinion
D.African Americans were citizens entitled to vote in Illinois

Explanation

Core Concept

Douglas tried to reconcile popular sovereignty with Dred Scott by saying unfriendly local legislation could exclude slavery in practice. The answer helped him win the Senate seat but alienated southern Democrats.

Correct Answer

Asettlers could effectively keep slavery out by refusing to adopt the local laws that protected it

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