Question

what did the compromise of 1850 say about slavery in the territories acquired from mexico?
the territories could decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery.
the territories would all be free soil.
the territories would all allow slavery.

Explanation:

The Compromise of 1850 included the "popular sovereignty" concept for the territories acquired from Mexico (like New Mexico, Utah), meaning the territories could decide for themselves whether to allow slavery. The first option is incorrect as not all would allow slavery, and the second is incorrect as "free soil" wasn't the rule; popular sovereignty was.

Answer:

A. The territories could decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery. (Assuming the first option in the list is labeled A, second B, third C; the correct one is the first option in the text: "The territories could decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery.")