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Which statement correctly compares the views of John C. Calhoun and Angelina Grimké about slavery?(1 poin
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Calhoun argued for the emancipation of enslaved people, while Grimké argued for nullification of antislavery laws.
Calhoun argued for the emancipation of enslaved people, while Grimké argued for nullification of antislavery laws.

Calhoun believed individual states should decide the issue of slavery, while Grimké argued for immediate emancipation.
Calhoun believed individual states should decide the issue of slavery, while Grimké argued for immediate emancipation.

Both Calhoun and Grimké argued for the gradual emancipation of enslaved people.
Both Calhoun and Grimké argued for the gradual emancipation of enslaved people.

Calhoun argued for gradual emancipation of enslaved people, while Grimké argued for immediate emancipation.

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The correct statement is:

**Calhoun believed individual states should decide the issue of slavery, while Grimké argued for immediate emancipation.**

John C. Calhoun was a strong defender of states' rights and believed that individual states should have the authority to decide the legality of slavery. In contrast, Angelina Grimké was an advocate for immediate emancipation of enslaved people.

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