Webster's Historical Context Flashcard

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What state was Webster from?

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Massachusetts

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What was Webster’s political affiliation?

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Whig

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What skill was Webster well renowned for relating to his work in public office?

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Oratory

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What was the main point of the “Seventh of March” speech?

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To support the Compromise of 1850 and preserve the Union

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What was the Fugitive Slave Act?

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A law that required the return of runaway slaves to their owners