was the wilmot proviso passed
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.f 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.