Which sentence of the text highlights the Southern states’ beliefs on the value of slavery? In the decades leading up to the 1860s, several arguments arose about the rights of individual states versus the national government.
One of these arguments was about states' rights, with appeals for and against slavery at its core. Southern states did not want to give up their perceived right to enslave people for economic purposes. Northern states demanded that slavery be abolished and that newly admitted states to the Union would be free states. The North’s position was viewed by the South as an attempt to weaken their political and economic power as well as their general way of life. This fear eventually led to the Southern states seceding from the Union and the start of one of the most momentous events in U. S. history—the Civil War.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.