Calhoun's Argument on Race and Annexation
The next reason assigned is, that either holding Mexico as a province, or incorporating her into the Union, would be unprecedented by any example in our history. We have conquered many of the neighboring tribes of Indians, but we have never thought of holding them in subjection, or of incorporating them into our Union. They have been left as an independent people in the midst of us, or have been driven back into the forests. Nor have we ever incorporated into the Union any but the Caucasian race.HTMLBREAKTo incorporate Mexico, would be the first departure of the kind; for more than half of its population are pure Indians, and by far the larger portion of the residue mixed blood. I protest against the incorporation of such a people. Ours is the Government of the white man.
Which of the following contradicts the argument, made by John C. Calhoun, that the United States had historically incorporated only territories with predominantly white populations?
A
The introduction of Jim Crow laws in the Southern states during Reconstruction.
B
Louisiana’s historical records of mixed African, Native American, and European ancestry at its statehood.
C
Political correspondence opposing the inclusion of non-white races in new states.
D
Census records indicating a Caucasian majority in territories before statehood.
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