Daniel Webster of Massachusetts was against slavery. Why did he agree to compromise on the issue? He was swayed by John C. Calhoun's sound arguments in favor of slavery. A He wanted to appeal to the proslavery

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Daniel Webster of Massachusetts was against slavery.

Why did he agree to compromise on the issue?

He was swayed by John C. Calhoun's sound arguments in favor of slavery. A

He wanted to appeal to the proslavery majority of voters in Massachusetts. B

He was willing to do almost anything to keep the United States together.C

He wanted to run for president and needed southern support.D