Question

What was news editor William Holden’s opinion on South Carolina’s secession?

He supported it.
He was critical of it.
He encouraged other states to follow.
He called for military action against the state.

Answer 1

The answer is A he supported it

Answer 2

He supported it.

William Woods Holden (November 24, 1818 – March 1, 1892) was an American politician who served as the 38th and 40th Governor of North Carolina. He was appointed by President Andrew Johnson in 1865 for a brief term and then elected in 1868. He served until 1871 and was the leader of the state's Republican Party during the Reconstruction Era.

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