In the Compromise of 1850, Congress determined that slavery in the New Mexico and Utah territories was
A) to be banned.
B) protected by federal law.
C) to be decided by popular sovereignty.
D) to be ignored until either territory applied for admission to statehood.
E) to be decided by the Supreme Court.

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The Compromise of 1850 allowed the territories of New Mexico and Utah to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty, meaning the settlers in each territory would vote to determine whether slavery would be allowed.

In the Compromise of 1850, Congress Determined That Slavery in the New