What seems to have been Stephen Douglas's intent in introducing the Kansas-Nebraska bill?
A) He wanted to promote the construction of a midwestern transcontinental railroad.
B) He wanted to strengthen his chances for re-election to the Senate in 1854.
C) He wanted to settle permanently the conflict over slavery in the territories.
D) He wanted to win national attention as the basis for a future presidential campaign.
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