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Duality of the States drives controversy over slavery policy
Fragmented excerpts reveal heated debate on equality, territorial rights, and the status of slavery in new territories. Speakers argue for or against admission of slavery, constitutional guarantees, and the primacy of free labor versus slave property in shaping national policy. The rhetoric traces constitutional arguments, Christian moral framing, and fears of sectional conflict.
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