Question

Which statement correctly compares the views of John C. Calhoun and Angelina Grimké about slavery?
A. Both Calhoun and Grimké argued for the gradual emancipation of enslaved people.
B. Calhoun argued for the emancipation of enslaved people, while Grimké argued for nullification of antislavery laws.
C. Calhoun argued for gradual emancipation of enslaved people, while Grimké argued for immediate emancipation.
D. Calhoun believed individual states should decide the issue of slavery, while Grimké argued for immediate emancipation.

Answer 1

D. Calhoun believed individual states should decide the issue of slavery (states' rights/nullification), while Angelina Grimké argued for immediate emancipation as an abolitionist.