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The correct answer is D) Compromise of 1850.
The Compromise of 1850 was a law that would temporarily settle the conflict over whether or not slavery would exist in the new territories gained after the Mexican-American War. The Mexican-American War saw the United States gain control of modern day California, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona etc.
At this time, the issue of slavery and its expansion was a hotly debated topic. This is due to the fact that Congressmen from slave states wanted these new territories to allow slavery. While the Congressmen from free states did not want slavery to expand. This is because expanding the institution of slavery would result in an imbalance of free and slave state representatives in Congress.
Jefferson made sure to officially announce the freedom of the American Colonies from any external influence and power such as of the British. He wrote down the announced freedom in his Declaration of Independence thus contributing the concept of complete independence to the American Revolution.
Explanation:
- Jefferson supported the idea of complete freedom, so when he was elected to lead in the Continental Congress he made sure to authorize all his decisions officially.
- The American colonies were fighting to overthrow British colonial rule for a long time and Jefferson made sure that the colonies got their freedom by announcing it officially in his Declaration of Independence.
- The Declaration of Independence was democratic in nature and held supreme authority and power.
