The concept of 'Popular Sovereignty,' supported by Stephen Douglas, allowed:
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Correct answer: Voters in a territory to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery
Popular sovereignty was intended as a democratic compromise to remove the slavery issue from Congress. However, it led to violent conflict in territories like Kansas as pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces clashed for control.
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