It said the people in those territories had the right to decide for themselves if slavery would be legal or illegal.

VOA: special.2009.04.30

The real question was this: did Congress have the power to control or bar slavery in the territories.

VOA: special.2009.02.26

The bill did not clearly say if slavery would be legal,or illegal, in the two new territories.

VOA: special.2009.04.23

Some graffiti paintings were signs marking the territories of city gangs or illegal crime groups.

VOA: special.2011.01.19

And the railroad would cross lands already organized as states or official territories.

VOA: special.2009.04.23

Or was the right extended to the people of all future territories?

VOA: special.2009.04.30

Should the new territories be opened or closed to slavery.

VOA: special.2009.02.26