The act was drafted by democratic senator stephen a. Officially titled an act to organize the territories of nebraska and kansas, this act repealed the missouri compromise, which had outlawed slavery above the 36° 30’ latitude in. Douglas to expedite the formation of new territories in the louisiana purchase west of.
Congressional debate on the act continued. Douglas introduced the act to open. Original file (5,194 × 8,081 pixels, file size:
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