Many Texans believed that slavery was essential for the economic prosperity of the South, particularly in agriculture. They believed that without the labor that enslaved people provided, the large plantations and farms in the region would not be able to function effectively or compete with other regions. Additionally, there were deep-seated racial prejudices that also fueled the belief in the superiority of the white race and the necessity of slavery.
Many in the South supported and benefited from the practice of slavery, viewing it as essential to their economic system and way of life. They believed in the racial superiority of white people and saw slavery as a legitimate institution. However, opinions on slavery varied among individuals and were not universal throughout the region.
The North generally opposed slavery due to beliefs in equality and human rights, leading to the abolitionist movement and eventual Civil War fought primarily over the issue of slavery. The North viewed slavery as morally wrong and incompatible with the principles of freedom and democracy.
Non-slave owners in the South were typically small farmers or laborers who did not have the wealth or resources to own slaves. They often faced economic challenges and social disadvantages compared to slave-owning families. They could also feel pressure to support the institution of slavery due to its prominence in Southern society.
Depends on where you go in the south. If you go to the country then your going to find a majority of people that are dipping and they dont care and would still have slavery if they could. If you go to the city then they are going to act like its the worst thing that ever happened.
Brown admired the Free-Staters for their resistance to pro-slavery forces in Kansas. He believed in using violent means to fight against slavery, and he saw their actions as justifiable in the fight for freedom.
The south was agriculturally heavy, so they needed someone to do the hard work. The north was focused much more on industrial type jobs, which did not need slaves.
there is no recored of him owning slaves, however, he fought for the south which supported slavery. He didnt have a problem with it and he owned a large amount of land which needed upkeep. Suggested he did have slaves to do work.
At first, Texans didn't really like him, but by the end of the civil war, us Texans loved good ole Honest Abe. THERE WERE NO TEXANS BACK THEN! CORRECTION: There most certainly were Texans back then!!!! Texas was the 7th of the 11 states to secede from the Union. Texans did not like Lincoln. He opposed slavery, while Texans (along with many other southern states) felt slavery was necessary to sustain their economy, which depended heavily on farming and ranching. When Lincoln won the election, he received ZERO votes from Texas. His name was not even on the ballot.
The South was concerned how their way of life would be if Lincoln ended slavery. They couldn't imagine a society without slavery
Many in the South supported and benefited from the practice of slavery, viewing it as essential to their economic system and way of life. They believed in the racial superiority of white people and saw slavery as a legitimate institution. However, opinions on slavery varied among individuals and were not universal throughout the region.
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.
About how they feel
Contrary to popular belief, race was NOT the dermining factor of slavery. Slavery begun more as a means of economic benefit, than a system in which whites could feel superior over blacks. The economy of America was deeply dependent on this source of forced, extremely inexpensive labor. Property holders needed someone to work their lands, but they also needed to maximize their production and profit. It was ideal for them to have slaves who required so little to live, yet did so much work. It was not until the South needed a justification for this forced labor that they begun the discussion of race as a factor and reason for slavery.
Hopeful that the people of Kansas and Nebraska might vote for slavery in those states.
South Carolina seceded because they believed that the institution of slavery was in peril. I believe the Civil War was about states rights - that is, the states rights to maintain slavery. South Carolina was complaining about the northern states violating the Constitution by not enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. The union felt that South Carolina was independent and did not want slavery so now they are in war.
The Southerners did not feel good about the future of slavery
I wasn't born when slavery was abolished, so I didn't feel anything about it.