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Dred Scott and the Slavery Debate

Question 10 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

The Georgia Platform showed that most Georgians

Answer
A
accepted the Compromise of 1850 and wanted to stay in the Union.
B
rejected the idea that compromise was necessary to maintain the Union.
C
accepted the idea that slavery was evil and must be ended.
D
hoped the Compromise of 1850 would break the Union apart.

Explanation

The Georgia Platform was Georgia’s response to the Compromise of 1850. It supported accepting the compromise and remaining in the Union, while warning that Georgia might consider secession if the North violated its terms. Thus, it showed that most Georgians accepted the Compromise of 1850 and wanted to stay in the Union.

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