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The United States had a very small population base in its early history. The South was a largely agrarian economy, and farming was a very labor intensive undertaking. There were simply not enough hands to do the work. Southern plantation owners justified slavery because they had to fill the labor shortage *somehow*. While many European countries the South traded with gave up slavery at least 100 years before the Civil War, they had no problem accepting the goods they knew were the productis of slavery from the Southern US. Specifically raw cotton and spun cotton cloth which they needed to make clothing. Also it should be noted, did the Northern US.
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How did the southerners feel about the future of slavery in the US?
The Southerners did not feel good about the future of slavery
How did northerners and southerners view slavery?
Some northerners believed slavery was morally wrong. Southerners believed slavery was an essential part of their lives.
What did southerners call slavery?
Correct
How did northerners and southerners differ in their opposition to abolition?
The southerners wanted slavery to end but northerners didn't want that
As slavery became entrenched in the south what effect did agriculture have on southerners?
slavery was defended as a positive good
How did the southerners feel about the future of slavery in the US?
The Southerners did not feel good about the future of slavery
How did northerners and southerners view slavery?
Some northerners believed slavery was morally wrong. Southerners believed slavery was an essential part of their lives.
Why did southerners refuse to put Lincoln on the ballot?
The southerners were for slavery, but Lincoln was not. Lincoln would try to abolish slavery.
Did southerners and northerners agree on slavery?
no.
What did southerners call slavery?
Correct
What has the author Harrison Berry written?
Harrison Berry has written: 'A reply to Ariel' -- subject(s): Blacks 'Slavery and abolitionism' -- subject(s): Justification, Slavery 'Slavery and abolitionism' -- subject(s): Justification, Slavery
Who were the people that favored slavery?
The confederates (the southerners)
Where did Southerners want to extend slavery?
Mexico
How did northerners and southerners feel about slavery in general?
The northerners felt slavery was bad, although they bought cotton from the south that the slaves made. The southerners felt slavery was very useful to make and sell goods.
How did slavery unite white southerners?
the love of money
Why were Southerners afraid of a republican president?
They were against slavery
Was favored by white southerners but opposed by northerns?
slavery
