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Well i think slavery is wrong, no matter what reasons people give that say it's "right", but one reason slave owners use to say it was "right" was because they gave slaves better living conditions then they would have in Africa.

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What is Lincoln basic argument in Fragment on Slavery?

In the "Fragment on Slavery," Lincoln argues that there is a natural right to equality among all people and that slavery is a violation of that right. He highlights the inconsistency of the American founding principles with the institution of slavery, emphasizing the need to address this moral issue. Lincoln suggests that slavery should be contained and eventually abolished to uphold the principles of freedom and equality.


Which term refers to the idea that settlers had the right to decide whether slavery would be legal in territory?

Popular sovereignty is the term that refers to the idea that settlers had the right to decide whether slavery would be legal in a territory.


People living in a territory had the right to decide by voting if slavery be allowed?

Popular sovereignty is the principle that residents of a territory have the right to decide whether slavery should be permitted through a direct vote. It was a compromise proposed as part of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 to settle the debate over the extension of slavery into new territories.


Should slavery be allowed in the southern states where it currently exists?

No, slavery should not be allowed anywhere as it is a violation of human rights and dignity. It is important to work towards abolishing slavery completely and ensuring that all individuals have the right to freedom and equal treatment under the law.


What southerners called for to protect their right to own slaves?

Southerners called for states' rights and the preservation of the institution of slavery to protect their right to own slaves. They argued that the federal government should not interfere with the laws of individual states regarding slavery.