Daniel Webster's famed Seventh of March speech in 1850 resulted in
A) the celebration of Webster as an anti-slavery leader.
B) visibly strengthened Union sentiment and especially pleased northern banking and commercial centers.
C) condemnation by northern commercial interests.
D) a movement to draft him for the presidency.
E) None of these choices are correct.

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Webster's speech was aimed at preserving the Union and was well-received by northern banking and commercial centers, which favored compromise to avoid conflict.

Daniel Webster's Famed Seventh of March Speech in 1850 Resulted