vcczar Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 Edward Everett of MA was a close ally to Daniel Webster. His moderate course on slavery rubbed New Englanders the wrong way as the nation crept toward Civil War. His actions: Everett, Edward 1825 A leader of the pro-Adams coalition Everett, Edward 1826 Gives speech opposing propose Amendment to take the US House out of contested Pres elections Everett, Edward 1826 Upsets Northerners by appearing to support slavery by defending the 3/5th Compromise in speech Everett, Edward 1830 a leading pro-capitalist Whig publicist Everett, Edward 1841 Appt Amb to UK for Tyler Everett, Edward 1842 role in Webster-Ashburton negotiations Everett, Edward 1845 Kept on as Amb to UK for almost half a year by Polk Everett, Edward 1852 Confirmed to replace Webster who had died; recommended by Webster before death to Fillmore Everett, Edward 1854 Resigns from US Sen due to criticism for opposing KS-NE but being only lukewarm to abolitionism Everett, Edward 1860 Const Un candidate for pres and eventual VP nominee Everett, Edward 1860 Role in Crittenden Compromise Everett, Edward 1863 Gives lengthy speech prior to Lincoln's address at Gettysburg Everett, Edward 1864 Backs Lincoln's reelection despite being Const Union in 1860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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