In August of 2009, then U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at a press conference in the country of Congo in Central Africa. During the interview, one of the questions asked upset her. Although the questioner said afterwards that he misspoke, it did not lessen the drama of the situation. Watch the clip (1:00 […]
Write a discussion on white southerners on “peculiar institution” whether or not they had slaves, whether they were rich or poor, and whether they lived on large plantations or small farms.
Prompt: The pro-slavery argument generally asserted that slavery was a “positive good”. John C. Calhoun further stated, “Never before has the black race of Central Africa attained a condition so civilized and so improved, not only physically, but morally and intellectually.” For the most part, white southerners defended the “peculiar institution” whether or not they […]