The Southerners pointed out that northern industry relied on southern cotton.
Southern slaveholders argued that slavery benefited both the South and the North because the North's textile and shipping industries depended upon cotton from the South.
they pointed out that the north's textile industry depended on southern cotton.
they pointed out that the north's textile industry depended on southern cotton.
that they thought it was wrong that is should be banned and they wanted to change that and stand up for their rights
That It will convince them that the only safe and honorable ground for non-slaveholders to stand upon is that of restricting slavery within state limits and excluding it absolutely from all areas of federal jurisdication
People who supported slavery were often referred to as pro-slavery advocates or pro-slavery supporters. In the context of the United States, they were commonly known as Southern slaveholders, particularly in the 19th century. Additionally, terms like "slavers" or "slavery apologists" were used to describe individuals or groups who defended the institution of slavery.
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needed their political support
Southern slaveholders justified slavery using arguments based on economics, religion, and racial superiority. They argued that slavery was necessary for maintaining the Southern economy, that slaves were better off under their care, and that Africans were racially inferior and thus suited for servitude.
A principal reason for opposing slavery's expansion was a fear of competition with Southern slaveholders.
One argument used by southern slaveholders to justify slavery was that it was necessary for the economy to thrive, as it provided cheap labor that boosted agricultural production and profitability. They also argued that slaves were intellectually inferior and needed the guidance of white slaveholders for their own well-being.
they pointed out that the north's textile industry depended on southern cotton.
they pointed out that the north's textile industry depended on southern cotton.
Opposed Southern Slaveholders
They tried to prevent southerners from reading abolitionist materials. Southern slaveholders, in addition to stepping up their arguments about the value of slavery, tried to prevent southerners from reading abolitionist publications.
Slaveholders wanted to create a united front among all white people to maintain their power and control over slaves. By convincing poor and whites that slavery was justified, they aimed to prevent any potential alliances or uprisings that could threaten the institution of slavery. Additionally, promoting the idea of white superiority helped to uphold a social hierarchy that benefited the slaveholders economically and socially.
that they thought it was wrong that is should be banned and they wanted to change that and stand up for their rights
That It will convince them that the only safe and honorable ground for non-slaveholders to stand upon is that of restricting slavery within state limits and excluding it absolutely from all areas of federal jurisdication