Question

Why was the Wilmot proviso divisive to Congress?

A) Northern congressman wanted slavery to spread to new territories

B) Southern congressman wanted slaves to have the same rights as freed men

C) Northern congressman believed they should make all the decisions about slaves

D) Southern congressman opposed the banning of slavery from the new territories

Answer 1

The answer should be A. Because the Northern congressman wanted slavery is to spread to new territories. Hope it helped you.