John c. calhoun and george fitzhugh: a. agreed that slavery was not a necessary evil but something actually positive and good. b. fought a famous duel that demonstrated the southern commitment to the idea of defending one's honor. c. competed for power in andrew jackson's administration. d. were known as two of the most vicious slaveholders, who regularly whipped their slaves. e. agreed on the need for slavery but disagreed as to whether it actually was beneficial to society.

a. agreed that slavery was not a necessary evil but something actually positive and good.

Explanation:

John C. Calhoun was a statesman and political theorist who served as the vice president of the United States from 1825 to 1832. He was a strong defender of slavery, and was interested in protecting the rights of the South. He was also a strong supporter of limited government. He believed that slavery was a positive institution that should be protected. Similarly, George Fitzhugh was a sociologist who studied the concept of race. He believed that black people were not as mature as white people and that they needed the protection of slavery in order to live proper, civilized lives.