LAD/Blog #14: Calhoun's Speech on the Compromise of 1850

Summary:

Calhoun's speech outlined that there are different views of slavery and this debate could tear America apart. Calhoun goes on and says that the union needs to be preserved, and is curious where this dispute came from. He acknowledges that the north and south have contrasting views over the topic of slavery. Sectionalism was the problem at heart, as while the north advanced, the south suffered, paying for the taxes the mostly helped the north out. Also, the North had the majority in the house, giving the South very little power when it came to legislation. Above all, Calhoun says how tensions were increasing between the northern and Southern states due to the role of slavery. Finally, Calhoun talks about the issue of admitting California, being his duty.

The most recent presidential election, or any presidential election in nature reminds me of this, as people are split who should be president, just like they are split on if slavery is acceptable or not.