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It is a most unhappy question, awakening sectional feelings, and exasperating them to the highest degree. The words, civil war, and disunion, are uttered almost without emotion. –Gentlemen now have an opportunity of putting their principles into practice. If they have tried slavery and found it a curse, if they desire to dissipate the gloom with which it causes their land, I call upon them to exclude it from the Territory in question. Plant not its seeds in this uncorrupt soil. Let not our children, looking back to the proceedings of this day, say of them, as they have been constrained to speak of their fathers, "We wish their decision had been different. We regret the existence of this unfortunate population among us. But we found them here; we know not what to do with them. It is our misfortune; we must bear it with patience." Source: Excerpt from Representative John W. Taylor's argument to the House for the Tallmadge amendment to the Missouri Compromise. (1819)
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1. Nationalism or Sectionalism?
My Answer: Nationalism
2. Evidence from the text to support your claim.
My Answer: "If they have tried
slavery and found it a curse, if they desire to dissipate the gloom with which it causes their land, I call upon them to exclude it from the Territory in question. Plant not its seeds in this uncorrupt soil."
3. Which idea do you most agree with most regarding this time period? Why?
My Answer: I don't know???
4. Cite evidence from the text to support your argument.
My Answer: I need help with this question also >.<
3 and 4
I bet you would not be in favor of spreading slavery to the west so:
I bet you agree with this:
I call upon them to exclude it from the Territory in question. Plant not its seeds in this uncorrupt soil.
I agree with your answers.
You're the only one who can answer 3 and 4.
Oh Ok, I will read it once again and hopefully can get some clue. But am I corret with the questions of 1 and 2?
We both like your answers to 1 and 2.
Thank you so much for helping me :)
You are welcome :)
To cite evidence from the text to support your argument, you can reference the following statement: "If they have tried slavery and found it a curse, if they desire to dissipate the gloom with which it causes their land, I call upon them to exclude it from the Territory in question. Plant not its seeds in this uncorrupt soil."
This statement suggests a sentiment of discontentment with slavery and a desire to exclude it from the new territory. It implies a rejection of sectionalism and a call for a national approach, as it urges individuals to put their principles into practice and make a collective decision to exclude slavery. This sentiment aligns with the concept of nationalism, which emphasizes the unity and interests of the entire nation rather than regional or sectional interests.
Regarding the question about which idea you agree with the most regarding this time period, it depends on your own perspective and interpretation of the text. This is a subjective question, and there is no right or wrong answer. You may consider factors such as the impact of slavery on the nation, the moral implications, or the political implications in forming your opinion.