Why was popular sovereignty so well-supported as a just and fair way to settle the slavery question?

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Saige Boyer

18 March, 16:15

Why was popular sovereignty so well-supported as a just and fair way to settle the slavery question?

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Reese Walls · Answer 1

It allowed citizens of a territory to decide the slave issue.

It seemed to have worked well in the Compromise of 1850.

Lucas Kirby · Answer 2

Because popular sovereignty was well supported because it allowed the local citizens of a territory to decide if slavery was to be allowed or illegal. Stephen A. Douglas pushed for popular sovereignty during the 1840's.