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What statement below best sums up the literary significance of John Saffin ?
Correct answer: C. Pro Slavery
- A. Anti-Slavery
- B. Father of american poetry
- C. Pro Slavery
- D. Father of American Liteature
Explanation
John Saffin defended slavery and argued against the antislavery position associated with Samuel Sewall. He is therefore remembered in this context as pro-slavery, not as a founder of American poetry or literature.
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