Question

What was the notion of popular sovereignty during the 19th century?

(A) Slavery would be decided by the Missouri Compromise.
(B) Inhabitants of territories becoming states would decide on the issue of
slavery.
(C) The practice of slavery was to be outlawed in all U.S. states.
(D) Congress decided whether slavery would be legal in all new states.
(E) The issue of slavery would be decided through a national ballot.

Answer 1

Generally speaking, the notion of popular sovereignty during the 19th century was that "(B) Inhabitants of territories becoming states would decide on the issue of slavery," since this was one of the ways people thought that the slavery question would ultimately be settled.