Daniel Webster's speech supporting the Compromise of 1850

A) enhanced his reputation as a moderate abolitionist.
B) enhanced his reputation as the Great Compromiser.
C) destroyed his reputation as a political centrist.
D) destroyed his reputation as an abolitionist.


Answer: D

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