The Wilmot Proviso, though it never passed the Senate, was significant because it:
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Correct answer: Called for the prohibition of slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico
The Wilmot Proviso ignited intense sectional debate by attempting to ban slavery in lands gained from the Mexican-American War. Its introduction signaled the breakdown of national parties and the rise of sectional voting patterns.
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