Expansion and Compromise Answers

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In the aftermath of the war with Mexico, the United States

lost territory in the American Southwest.

gained large amounts of territory in the American Southwest.

was forced to return possession of Texas to Mexico.

The purpose of the Wilmot Proviso was to

prevent the spread of slavery to any territory won from Mexico during the war.

ensure the spread of slavery to any territory won from Mexico during the war.

enable the people of any newly won territories to decide the slavery question for themselves.

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