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What was Varina Davis' stance on slavery?

  • Strongly supported

  • Opposed

  • Neutral

  • Undecided

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Varina Davis did not support the Confederacy's position on slavery. Despite being the First Lady of the Confederate States, she held unconventional views for a woman in her public role and was ambivalent about the war.
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