Question

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Jefferson Davis supported slavery. In his speech, he mentions a counterclaim by Senator Seward that “the white laborer among us is not enslaved only because he cannot yet be reduced to bondage.”

Does Davis directly address the counterclaim?

No, by stating: “…white men have an equality resulting from a presence of a lower caste, which cannot exist where white men fill the position here occupied by the servile race.”

Yes, by stating: “…white men have an equality resulting from a presence of a lower caste, which cannot exist where white men fill the position here occupied by the servile race.”

No, by stating: “… dislodge the Democracy from the possession of the federal Government, and assigns as a reason the friendship of that party for what he denominates the slave system.”

Yes, by stating: “… dislodge the Democracy from the possession of the federal Government, and assigns as a reason the friendship of that party for what he denominates the slave system.”

Answer 1

the answer I can confirm is B I took the test.

Answer 2

B). Yes, by stating: “…white men have an equality resulting from a presence of a lower caste, which cannot exist where white men fill the position here occupied by the servile race.”

Step-by-step explanation:

Counterclaim is illustrated as the claims that are primarily inclined towards denying the previous claim made by the author. It assists the author to provide both the sides of the argument and establish his/her credibility. However, the counterclaims are required to be addressed appropriately through relevant evidence to establish the central claim and its validity or else it may affect the efficacy of the idea or claim.

In the given question, Davis directly addresses the counterclaim as he includes the quotation by 'Senator Seward' to refute the counterclaim that assists to establish the legitimacy of his claim and authenticate his claim. Thus, option B is the correct answer.