Question

IDENTIFYING PERSPECTIVES What does Benning mean by the word "evil" when he says, "the fugitive slave evil, and … the territorial evil"? In his eyes, what are these evils? What does his use of this word indicate about his view of slavery overall?

Answer 1

All the wrong doings associated with slavery and injustices.

These evils are injustices done to the people.

His use of word evil indicates that he strongly opposed slavery.

Step-by-step explanation:

These lines have been taken from the address of Benning given before Virginia State Convention in 1861.