What was the position of Georgia's government according to the Georgia Platform of 1850?

Question

A. Georgia stated that unless federal protective tariffs were lowered, Georgia would secede.

B. Georgia stated that as long as slavery was permitted in the western territories, Georgia would remain in the Union.

C. Georgia stated that as long as the North honored the Fugitive Slave Act, Georgia would agree to the Compromise of 1850 and remain in the Union.

D. Georgia stated that unless the slave trade was expanded into the territories north of Missouri, Georgia would secede.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Georgia stated that as long as the North honored the Fugitive Slave Act, Georgia would agree to the Compromise of 1850 and remain in the Union.

The Georgia Platform was a statement of support for the Compromise of 1850, emphasizing that Georgia would stay in the Union as long as certain conditions, particularly regarding the protection of slavery, were met.