Which of the following events did NOT occur when the Senate debated the Compromise of 1850?
A) President Zachary Taylor attended the proceedings, ready to defend the compromise. b. The Senate heard arguments from the three great orators of the day-John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay-together for the last time.
B) Incorrect. Opposed by hardliners on both sides of the slave state issue, the Compromise of 1850 gave
C) John C. Calhoun wrote his last speech in support of slavery.
D) Months of impassioned arguments for and against the compromise went on in Congress.
E) The first truly sincere discussions on possible secession took place.
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