What was so important about the Lecompton constitution?
A) It was a proslavery document, fairly drawn, that Congress approved.
B) It was a proslavery document, claimed to be fraudulent, and rejected by Congress.
C) Douglas's support for it undermined his political credibility in the North.
D) Congress had not authorized a separate state of Lecompton.

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The Lecompton Constitution was a proslavery document that was claimed to be fraudulent and was ultimately rejected by Congress. It was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Civil War, highlighting the tensions between proslavery and antislavery factions.

What Was So Important About the Lecompton Constitution