In the Mid-Nineteenth Century, What Did Many Slaveowners Such as John

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the mid-nineteenth century, what did many slaveowners such as John Calhoun say about the Declaration of Independence?

• A) It must be adhered to at all costs.
• B) Jefferson was a slave owner so slavery was justified.
• C) Not all men were created equal.
• D) There was no happiness to pursue.
• E) Jefferson's statement criticizing slavery should be restored to the document.

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