The only people allowed to vote was Wealthy land-owners who were white and male. If you were not all these, you were disqualified. I hope this helps!
Because all southern states were considered conquered territories <span />
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The answer to the question is A. "It made a statement that new colonozation would not be allowed in the Americas.