Which of the following statements best describes the attitude of Jacksonian Democrats toward slavery and blacks?
A. They quietly encouraged the minority among their ranks who worked for the abolition of slavery.
B. They accepted the institution of slavery in the South and opposed rights for free blacks in the North.
C. They took steps at the state level to improve the condition of blacks, but did not try to abolish slavery.
D. They strongly supported slavery as a positive good for all parts of the country.
Answer: B
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