Why did the U.S. government include a prohibition on slavery in the treaties with Native Americans in Washington Territory? A. To avoid the controversy of allowing slavery
B. To discourage settlers from Southern states from moving to Washington Territory
C. To prevent Native Americans from selling slaves to settlers
D. To prevent the government from promoting slavery in Washington Territory
Why did the U.S. government include a prohibition on slavery in the treaties with Native Americans in Washington Territory?
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The correct answer is D. To prevent the government from promoting slavery in Washington Territory.
Explanation: The U.S. government included a prohibition on slavery in treaties with Native Americans to ensure that the territory would not support or become associated with the institution of slavery. This was part of broader efforts to maintain a moral stance against slavery and to promote the idea of free labor in newly established territories. It was also a strategic move to attract settlers from non-slaveholding states.