What was a key component of the Omnibus Bill concerning slavery in Washington D.C.?

The choice regarding the Omnibus Bill that states it aimed to abolish the slave trade but allow slavery is indeed the correct understanding of this legislation. The Omnibus Bill, which was part of the Compromise of 1850, sought to address various contentious issues surrounding slavery in the United States. One of its key components was the decision regarding the status of slavery in the District of Columbia.

While the bill did not abolish slavery itself in Washington D.C., it eliminated the practice of the slave trade, thus reflecting a growing sentiment against the trading of enslaved individuals while still permitting the institution of slavery to exist within the capital. This compromise was intended to appease both pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions temporarily, allowing the government to manage the contentious issue without drastic changes that could lead to further conflict.

This nuanced handling of slavery in D.C. exemplified the complexities of the political landscape at the time and the difficulties lawmakers faced in trying to balance differing regional interests and moral beliefs surrounding slavery. The other options do not accurately capture this compromise; they either suggest complete abolition or the creation of new states, which was not the focus of this particular piece of legislation.