Read the passage and answer the question that follows:

John Brown, supported by abolitionists and Republicans, tried to start a slave revolt. Therefore be it resolved that the defense of slavery is a common cause to all Southern states. At the call of any Southern state, we are authorized to send troops and money to defend it.—North Carolina resolution in response to the raid on Harper's Ferry, 1859

What prediction could be made based on this passage? (5 points)


The increased sectionalism of the South and North will increase the potential for slave revolts.
The increased sectionalism of the South and North will decrease pressure on Southern states to secede.
The election of a Republican president will be seen by Southern states as an attack on slavery.
The election of a Republican president will be seen by Southern states as a compromise on slavery.

No. The South considered Republicans as enemies to slavery.

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So is it C?

Based on the passage, a prediction that could be made is:

The election of a Republican president will be seen by Southern states as an attack on slavery.

To arrive at this prediction, we can analyze the passage and identify the following information:

1. John Brown, supported by abolitionists and Republicans, tried to start a slave revolt.
2. The resolution states that the defense of slavery is a common cause to all Southern states.
3. They are willing to send troops and money to defend any Southern state that calls for it.

From this information, we can infer that the Southern states are concerned about the potential for slave revolts and are prepared to defend their institution of slavery. The mention of Republicans in support of John Brown's actions suggests that Southern states may view the Republican Party as a threat to slavery. Therefore, it can be predicted that the election of a Republican president, who is likely to hold anti-slavery views, would be perceived by Southern states as an attack on their institution of slavery.

Read the passage several times. Take a shot at the best answer.

What is your choice?