Stephen A. Douglas proposed letting the people decide about slavery through

a.

popular sovereignty.

c.

free choice.

b.

states' choice.

d.

people's choice.

The best answer is A) popular sovereignty

Douglas, regardless of his personal views on slavery, generally felt that the people, through the principle of popular sovereignty, should decide in individual states its legality. He felt that this was the best way to ensure a peaceful solution, and that the issue gradually evolved with the will of the people.