2d. Because Fremont is on the right side of the great question which now disturbs the public peace. Opposition to slavery extension is neither a Northern or a sectional ism. It originated with the great Southern statesmen of the Revolution. Washington, Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Madison, and Randolph were all opposed to slavery in the abstract, and were all opposed to admitting it into new territory.
–“Professor Hedrick’s Defence,"
October 4, 1856
In this section of the essay, what reason does Hedrick for supporting Fremont?
Fremont promotes the idea of sectionalism.
Fremont dismisses the idea of sectionalism.
Fremont supports the practice of slavery in the territories.
Fremont opposes the practice of slavery in the territories.