How did James K. Polk want to resolve the slavery issue in the West?-

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newdawn1 · Answer

"As a plantation owner, James K. Polk had economic interests which were bound to that peculiar institution. Consequently, many of his decisions as a politician were influenced"

Laylalyssa · Answer

"The Wilmot Proviso was designed to eliminate slavery within the land acquired as a result of the Mexican War (1846-48). Soon after the war began, President James K. Polk sought the appropriation of $2 million as part of a bill to negotiate the terms of a treaty.Dec 3, 2009" Source~ https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war/wilmot-proviso#:~:text=The%20Wilmot%20Proviso%20was%20designed,the%20terms%20of%20a%20treaty.