John C. Calhoun and George Fitzhugh

question 2

Multiple Choice

John C. Calhoun and George Fitzhugh:

• A) agreed that slavery was not a necessary evil but something actually positive and good.
• B) fought a famous duel that demonstrated the southern commitment to the idea of defending one's honor.
• C) competed for power in Andrew Jackson's administration.
• D) were known as two of the most vicious slaveholders, who regularly whipped their slaves.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between 7 and 11 years of age, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and can think logically about concrete events.

Tangible Objects

Physical items that can be seen, touched, and occupied in space, as opposed to abstract concepts or digital items.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.

Understanding Conservation

The cognitive ability to recognize that quantity or amount does not change when its form or appearance is altered.