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In the time period before the US Civil War, the years between 1800 & 1860, as an example, ending slavery all at once would have disrupted the economy of the South.
The slave workers who were not paid, would be freed slave or Southern farmhands who would have had to be paid.
It's clear that such a large disruption would adversely affect a large portion of the large plantations growing cotton and tobacco.
A more logical way would be to as rapidly as possible, create a step by step elimination of slavery based on a system that would do the most good without extending slavery too long in the USA.
Lincoln looked at the method the British used in eliminating slavery in the West Indies. There slave owners were compensated by the government in order to make the transition more feasible.
Based on the $multi million cost of the Civil War on both sides, compensating slave owners would most certainly be less than the cost of the War. This does even speak about the loss of life & limbs that no cost can be attached to.
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Why did many Southerners object to ending the slave trade?
They feared that the Southern economy would be ruined if slavery was outlawed.
Why the South's economy depend on slavery?
Being a state that was basically run off agriculture and farming, the south were very dependant on its labour, for if there was no labour there would be no money and if there was no money there was no economy. Slavery played a massive role (well realistically the only role) in the southern economy.
Who felt that abolition of slavery would destroy the economy?
The southeners, because they used slaves for their main cash crop.
Which of the following groups argued that slavery was necessary for the economy?
In ancient societies, slavery was used for a nation's economy as a normal part of the world from the view of ancient rulers and slave owners. Using ancient Rome as an example, any enemy who fought against the power of Rome and lost, the enemy and their families would be kept as slaves or sold into slavery to other trade friendly nations.In modern times, meaning for example the 1600's to the end of the 19th century, slave owners believed that cheap slave labor helped themselves and the economy. In the Southern states of the United States, slaves were also a way of life and as in other times, a cheap source of labor. The idea of white slavery was not possible, African Blacks were deemed fit to only be slaves based on race.
What happened to the southern economy as a result of the Civil War?
The American Civil War, widely known in the United States as simply the Civil War and established a naval blockade that crippled the southern economy.
Why did southern slave owners fear northern attitudes towards slavery?
The loss of slavery would threaten the Southern economy.
Why did many Southerners object to ending the slave trade?
They feared that the Southern economy would be ruined if slavery was outlawed.
Why did the southern slave owners fear the northern attitudes toward slavery?
The loss of slavery would threaten the southern economy
Who declared an end to slavery in the rebellious states?
If your referring to the USA, it would be Abraham Lincoln. He wrote the emancipation proclamation ending slavery in the southern states. Hope This Helps
Why the South's economy depend on slavery?
Being a state that was basically run off agriculture and farming, the south were very dependant on its labour, for if there was no labour there would be no money and if there was no money there was no economy. Slavery played a massive role (well realistically the only role) in the southern economy.
What kind of problems would ending slavery cause before the beginning of civil war?
It would have reduced the Southern workforce and the profitability of the cotton trade.
How did the actions of northern states differ from actions of southern states regarding slavery after the American revolution?
The northern states began working to end slavery, but the southern states needed slaves because they thought their economy would suffer without them.
How did The actions of the northern states differ from actions of southern states regarding slavery after the American revolution?
The northern states began working to end slavery, but the southern states needed slaves because they thought their economy would suffer without them.
How did actions of northern states differ from actions of southern states regarding slavery after the American revolution?
The northern states began working to end slavery, but the southern states needed slaves because they thought their economy would suffer without them.
How did the actions of northern states differ from action of southern states regarding slavery after the American revolution?
The northern states began working to end slavery, but the southern states needed slaves because they thought their economy would suffer without them.
Why were the confedaracy and the union fighting?
They south was fighting to gain independence. The north was fighting to preserve the union. Slavery was a big issue during the civil war. The southern economy relied on slavery, without it the southern economy would have collapsed. The northern economy was threatened by slavery. After the south began using slaves in factories, the north became increasingly hostile to the south and slavery because southern factories used slave labor which allowed them to produce cheaper goods. The use of slaves in factories threatened northern economy. Many historians believe that this economic threat lead to the civil war.
Why did many southern states keep slavery legal when writing their state constitutions?
Many southern states kept slavery legal when writing their state constitutions to protect the economic interests of slave owners and maintain the social hierarchy based on race. Slavery was deeply entrenched in the southern economy and society, and abolishing it would have threatened the power and wealth of the ruling class. Additionally, racism and white supremacy played a significant role in shaping the attitudes towards slavery in the South.
