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John C. Calhoun: “Slavery a Positive Good”

( 1837 ) Commentary by Kirk H. Beetz, UC Davis, Emeritus

Glossary

  • abroad widespread
  • at every hazard at all costs
  • peculiar institution a term often used for the practice of slavery; “peculiar” meaning unusual, distinct, or individual
  • reason it down talk it over
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