USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Democratic standard bearer, Lewis Cass of Michigan, coined the term “popular sovereignty” for a new solution that had begun to emerge. The premise was simple. Let the people of the territories themselves decide whether slavery would be permitted.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an effort to prevent future prohibitive measures against slavery in the West, Democratic Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan, offered up the idea of popular sovereignty. In theory, as Cass and his supporters reasoned, in a democratic society free citizens determined the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cass advocated popular sovereignty. Under popular sovereignty, the people residing in a territory would decide whether or not their state would allow slavery. While some Americans supported this position, many other people feared that it was too vague.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lewis Cass (1782-1866) He steered Michigan to statehood and designed the state’s Coat of Arms. He founded the Historical Society of Michigan in 1828. President Andrew Jackson appointed him Secretary of War in 1831 and later minister to France.