Question

Never before has the black race of Central Africa, from the dawn of history to the present day, attained a condition so civilized and so improved, not only physically, but morally and intellectually. It came among us in a low, degraded, and savage condition, and in the course of a few generations it has grown up under the fostering care of our institutions, as reviled as they have been, to its present comparatively civilized condition. This, with the rapid increase of numbers, is conclusive proof of the general happiness of the race, in spite of all the exaggerated tales to the contrary…” John C. Calhoun Speech on the Reception of Abolition Petitions: Revised Report 6 Feb 1837

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Even though slaves were still considered property, some slaves had kind masters

Explanation:

According to Calhoun’s argument, the blacks were much better while serving as slaves in America than they were when they were free. This was because of racial inferiority. Since that is inferior, they are given better from the whites

Calhoun also argues that the slaves were better than free workers. This was, therefore, a common argument in the regions of the south. The slaves were better because they were treated well by their masters since the master aimed to take care of their investments.