Question

The most common argument of pro-slavery radical "fire eaters" was
A. That the US should declare war on Britain for allowing runaway slaves haven in Canada
B. Those slaves are property and thus the "peculiar institution" is protected by the Constitution
C. That the South favored non-importation bans on slavery into the Mexican Cession
D. That Congress should declare war on Britain for trying to cause insurrections in Texas
E. That slavery was morally justified in the Bible and by the actions of the founding fathers

I believe the answer is B. Is this correct? I was going between B and E. Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

B looks best to me. However, be sure to check your text to see if its author disagrees with me.

Answer 2

Thank you for your help! It was much appreciated :)

Answer 3

You are very welcome.