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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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