What was John C Calhoun's position on slavery?

He argued that slavery was necessary, benefiting both slaves and slave owners

He was against slavery

O He was against slavery but owned slaves

Answer: He argued that slavery was necessary, benefiting both slaves and slave owners

The correct option is A) He argued that slavery was necessary, benefiting both slaves and slave owners

Explanation:

John C Calhoun believed that slavery was not an evil act rather it was a positive good which benefited both the slave and slave owners. The claims made by John C Calhoun were on the grounds of white supremacy and paternalism. He was of the view that every society is ruled by a group of elites and it is the right of the slaves to serve the elites.