c. Why was the question about the territories so important?
d. What action did President Taylor take? Why? What do you think of the wisdom of this policy?
§§ 346, 347.--a. State the provisions of Clay's compromise plan. Which of these favored the North? The South?
b. What law had been made as to fugitive slaves? Why had it not been enforced? Why was the change made in 1850 so important?
c. How would you have acted had you been a United States officer called to carry out the Fugitive Slave Law?
§ 348.--a. Who was Mrs. Stowe? What view did she take of slavery?
b. Were there any good points in the slave system?
c. Why is this book so important?
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§§ 349-351.--a. Who were the candidates in 1852? Who was chosen? Why?