the sentiment expressed in the excerpt was a direct response to which of the following?
select one:

the waning influence of the republican party

the widespread support by freed blacks

the prevalent institutional opposition from churches

the increased visibility of the abolitionist movement

excerpt from a speech by senator james henry hammond, 1858

in all social systems there must be a class to do the menial duties, to perform the drudgery of life. that is, a class requiring but a low order of intellect and but little skill. its requisites are vigor, docility, fidelity. such a class you must have, or you would not have that other class which leads progress, civilization, and refinement.