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The Wilmot Proviso was designed to eliminate slavery within the land acquired as a result of the Mexican War (1846-48).Soon after the war began, President James K. Polk sought the appropriation of $2 million as part of a bill to negotiate the terms of a treaty.he Wilmot Proviso was designed to eliminate slavery within the land acquired as a result of the Mexican War (1846-48).
If the Wilmot Proviso had been passed, then any territories gained from Mexico would automatically be a free state. 1 person found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1  The History of Fort Lee Virginia Fort Lee in Virginia goes a long way back in American history.he Wilmot Proviso was designed to outlaw slavery in territories  acquired from the War of Mexico. One of the effects was a political  party that became dedicated to stoppin â¦ g the spread of slavery.