According to the Passages, How Does Timothy Claimright's Assessment of the Dangers

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to the passages, how does Timothy Claimright's assessment of the dangers of slavery under the Missouri Compromise differ from Thomas Jefferson's?

• A) Jefferson is afraid that abolishing slavery is too dangerous, but Claimright thinks that slavery itself is a greater cause for slave owners to fear.
• B) Jefferson thinks that slavery doesn't bear a second thought, but Claimright believes it to be a religious obligation.
• C) Jefferson thinks the sacrifices of abolishing slavery are too great, but Claimright regards them as insignificant.
• D) Jefferson thinks a temporary compromise might work, but Claimright insists on a final settlement of the issue.

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