Before the Civil War, arguments over admitting new territories as free or slave states were common. Some politicians suggested that the people living in each territory should decide whether a new state would be a free or a slave state. This suggestion ws based on the principle known as Please need help today right now

i believe the answer would be 1.

1.3x - 2 - (3.3x + 5) = 2x + 1

1.3x - 2 - 3.3x - 5 = 2x + 1

-2x - 7 = 2x + 1

-7 = 4x + 1

-8 = 4x

x = -2

answer; i believe that the correct answer is (chronological order);

the answer is d the rejection of the olive branch petition.

explanation:

the olive branch petition was an attempt to state the rights of the colonists while keeping their loyalty to the british crown. hope this !

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