Question

20 POINTS!!!!!!!!

One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war.

What does the word peculiar mean?

A. Common
B. Notable
C. Typical
D. Unusual
E. Powerful

Answer 1

I believe the answer is D. unusual :D because it is saying they constituted as a strange interest :D

Answer 2

I believe the answer is D. Unusual. Sorry if I am wrong.

Hope I helped.