The Speech that Settled Kansas: Eli Thayer's Rousing Lecture

The Wilmot Proviso

Wilmot Proviso was a proposal placed by David Wilmot from Pennsylvania to prohibit slavery in the territory acquired by the United States at the conclusion of the Mexican War. Thayer thinks that people do not need to follow any bulwark like the “Wilmot Proviso” to secure freedom. It is their birthright to be free. As a result, following the Wilmot Proviso in a passive manner will not bring anything fruitful.

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