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, pushed through by fraud, which Congress did not approve.
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 pushed through by fraudulent means in Kansas. It was highly controversial and Congress ultimately did not approve it, reflecting the deep divisions over slavery in the United States at the time.

What Was So Important About the Lecompton Constitution