1st. Because I like the man. He was born and educated at the South. He has lived at the North and the West, and therefore has ha
d an opportunity of becoming acquainted with our whole people,—an advantage not possessed by his competitors. He is known and honored both at home and abroad. He has shown his love of his country by unwavering devotion to its interests. –“Professor Hedrick’s Defence,"
October 4, 1856
What does Hedrick imply about other candidates in this excerpt? Check all that apply.
They are not true Southerners.
They have very diverse experiences.
They are popular across the country.
They do not understand the other regions.
They are not well known in other countries.
Hedricks implies that the other candidates do not understand the other regions and that they are not well known in other countries.
Further Explanation:
Since the candidate that Professor Hedrick was endorsing lived in both the North and West, he thought his candidate was better suited since he had traveled and knew others customs. His candidate was a true Southern and was known all over the states.
The other candidates were diverse themselves with some being from the South and also had diverse experiences and were also popular in the states. However, his candidate was more well known and understood the inner workings outside of his home state. The others did not have a following in other countries. He have his opinions based on his knowledge of the candidates and their travels. The professor was fired from his teaching position over his views on slavery.
