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Southerners had slaves to cultivate crops such as cotton, tobacco, and sugar, which were labor-intensive and required large amounts of work. Slavery was deeply ingrained in the Southern economy and society, providing cheap labor and generating wealth for plantation owners. Additionally, the institution of slavery was supported by cultural beliefs and social norms that justified the ownership of slaves as property.

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What ratio of white southerners owned slaves?

In 1860, approximately 25% of white households in the southern United States owned slaves. This means that not all white southerners owned slaves, but a significant portion did.


How did white southerners accept the freed slaves?

White Southerners had become accustomed to a certain hierarchy in the south. It involved them at the peak of the pyramid with black slaves at the bottom. So low down, that they weren't even considered human beings, simply property. As a result, they vehemently opposed any rights the black slaves acquired and literally behaved as if it were a personal affront to them that these people should have the rights of citizens.


What percent of southern whites owned fewer than 5slaves?

Around 75% of southern whites owned fewer than five slaves. The majority of white southerners owned no slaves at all, as slaves were primarily held by a small percentage of wealthy plantation owners.


What percentage of white southerners belonged to the plantation-owning class?

Roughly 25% of white southerners belonged to the plantation-owning class. These wealthy planters owned a majority of the South's slaves and held significant economic and political power in the region.


Did the southerners defended slavery by staring that slaves were necessary for economic survival?

Yes, some Southerners argued that slavery was necessary for their economic survival because plantations relied on cheap labor to be profitable. They believed that without slave labor, the Southern economy would suffer greatly.