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Why were abolitionists so hated by the south?
Southerners hated abolitionists because they would speak out against slavery. If there was no slaves than no one would work the fields for the rich men.
How did the southerners justify slavery?
Many things were used to justify slavery. One of the arguments was that without slavery the people who were slaves would be living in worse conditions. Another was that The Bible gave them permission to have slaves and that slavery had been accepted worldwide for thousands of years. Another excuse was that by making people slaves Christian souls were saved and that Northern factory workers were not as well off as slaves. That slavery was a positive good and that the slave owner could protect and guide the slaves. Finally, that the slaves were needed to do the work.
What was the attitude of Southern Whites towards slavery before the Civil War?
They felt slave labor was crucial to keep the economy going strong.
Is the rebel flag racist?
no.im southern and ive never one known anyone that has used it in such a way.most southerners use it as a memorial for southern heritage and pride.i think people assume that it is because it flew during slave times.but so did the American flag.so.that's my point.AnswerAs a Southerner I agree with the above answer. One of my ancestors died in a Confederate uniform, but he never owned slaves. Only 25% of Southern families did, so the other 75% must have been fighting for something else.
What was one reason that southerners felt they could form a successful nation if they left the union?
Worldwide demand for cotton
What is one third of greece's population?
Slaves
What fraction of a free citizen did slaves have prior to the 13 and 14 amendment?
Slaves were considered one-third of a person. Three slaves were the equivalent of one person.
Which of these groups composed about one third of the population of the southern states?
slaves
Which group composed about one third of the population of the southern states?
Enslaved African Americans composed about one third of the population of the southern states before the American Civil War.
What arguments did pro-slavery southerners use against abolitionist?
The basic one was that God wanted them to have slaves. They used the Bible to substantiate this idea. Another one was that slaves were happy to be a slave and without slavery they would be hungry and without anything.
What arguments did pro-slavery Southerners use against abolitionists?
The basic one was that God wanted them to have slaves. They used The Bible to substantiate this idea. Another one was that slaves were happy to be a slave and without slavery they would be hungry and without anything.
Why did southerners start to use enslaved workers?
One reason southerners started using slaves(1660)is because indentured servants were leaving plantations to start families and whatnot. Another reason is that planters were not successful when they tried to enslave the Native Americans.
What were some of the arguments of Southerners in defense of slavery?
1) If the slaves were freed, there would be no one to look after their welfare. 2) The slaves on the plantation had a happier life than the poorly paid factory laborers in the North 3) Freedom for the slaves would be a danger to white society, especially after the Turner Insurrection 4) Slavery was the only way Blacks and Whites could live together in America
What 3 groups had no political power?
women and slaves and I don't know the third one
How much of georgias population were slaves by the time georgias charter ended?
About one-third
Why did one-third of slaves die within three years of plantation?
They were overworked and constantly whipped.
Why did one third of slaves die within three years on plantation?
They were overworked and constantly whipped.
