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While it sounds strange by modern standards, slavery was normal for most of the worst for most of human history. Prehistoric humans had it, as did the earliest civilizations, and all the way up until the Enlightenment period when abolitionism started to take root.
In essence we had it because it had always been that way. It existed and the people who wanted to stop it lacked the power to, so it kept existing. The question then becomes, what changed?
Now, this is obviously going to be an oversimplified answer, there are whole books and libraries covering the topic, but the short version is: economics and politics. Another facet of the Enlightenment period was the rise of mercantile class in Europe: people who were neither peasants nor gentry. They were collectively wealthy and powerful, and represented a different set of interests than the ruling class of time. To whit: the rising middle class didn't gain anything from slavery, because they weren't rich enough to own slaves, but they did lose out by having to compete against slave-owning gentry. Thus, it was in their interest to get rid of slavery, and as they became the driving force in politics (displacing the gentry), slavery started to be abolished.
Michael Scalise
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Major events of anti-slavery?
Depends on what slavery.Jewish slavery in Egypt.Jewish slavery in Germany.Indian slavery in the US.Indian slavery in Spanish countries.African slavery in the US.African slavery in Africa (enslaved by Portuguese and English).African slavery of Africans.Russian slavery of the poor.Chinese slavery of debters.You should clarify there were many movements in different locations. I guess we were all slaves at one point or another.
Does pro-slavery mean for slavery or against slavery?
Pro-Slavery means that you support the idea of enslaving people.
Were the confederates for or against slavery?
They were for slavery.
Why was the south against slavery?
Actually the NORTH was against slavery, and the SOUTH wanted slavery.
Why was there a conflict about slavery?
Slavery was and is morally wrong.
What is pro-slavery and anti slavery?
Pro-slavery refers to the belief that owning slaves is acceptable or beneficial, while anti-slavery refers to the opposition against slavery and the belief in the equality and freedom of all individuals, regardless of race.
What were important national issues in the 1840's and 1850s?
Immigration and Slavery. APEXimmigration and slavery
What was the keypoint of the 13th amendment?
The thirteenth amendment abolished slavery.
What is the difference between pro slavery and anti slavery?
Pro slavery refers to the advocacy or support for the institution of slavery, where individuals believe in owning and exploiting other people as property. Anti slavery, on the other hand, opposes the practice of slavery and advocates for the abolition of slavery, promoting equality and freedom for all individuals.
Major events of anti-slavery?
Depends on what slavery.Jewish slavery in Egypt.Jewish slavery in Germany.Indian slavery in the US.Indian slavery in Spanish countries.African slavery in the US.African slavery in Africa (enslaved by Portuguese and English).African slavery of Africans.Russian slavery of the poor.Chinese slavery of debters.You should clarify there were many movements in different locations. I guess we were all slaves at one point or another.
What does slavery have to do with slavery?
Everything.
How do you spell slavery?
Slavery.
Was the underground railroad pro slavery or anti slavery?
Anti-Slavery
What is opposed slavery?
opposed slavery is slavery that was approved to the owner that is cruel.
Was john brown pro slavery or anti slavery?
Anti-Slavery
Did the north want slavery?
No. North wanted to end slavery and south wanted slavery
Does pro-slavery mean for slavery or against slavery?
Pro-Slavery means that you support the idea of enslaving people.
