IDENTIFYING PERSPECTIVES What does Benning mean by the word "evil" when he says, "the fugitive slave evil, and … the territorial

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evil"? In his eyes, what are these evils? What does his use of this word indicate about his view of slavery overall?

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inessss [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-08T00:47:40+03:00

Answer:

All the wrong doings associated with slavery and injustices.

These evils are injustices done to the people.

His use of word evil indicates that he strongly opposed slavery.

Explanation:

These lines have been taken from the address of Benning given before Virginia State Convention in 1861.