Question

"Slavery now stands erect, clanking its chains on the territory of Kansas, surrounded by a code of

death, and trampling upon all cherished liberties." –Senator Charles Sumner, 1856. Which of the following groups was Senator Charles Sumner criticizing in the above speech?

A) free-soilers

B) the Supreme Court

C) John Brown and his followers

D) proslavery settlers in Kansas & Missouri

Answer 1

Senator Charles Sumner was criticizing proslavery settlers in Kansas & Missouri.

Step-by-step explanation:

Senator Charles Sumner was criticizing proslavery settlers in Kansas & Missouri in his speech. He described slavery as an oppressive force, presenting it as a violation of the rights and liberties of the people in Kansas. Sumner's speech aimed to raise awareness of the negative impact of slavery and the attempts to expand it into new territories.

Answer 2

The answer is D, pro slavers in Kansas and Missouri