They said it was an economic necessity for the USA, since cotton represented more than half the national exports.
They said the slaves were better-off in America than they would have been back in Africa.
As the debate heated-up in the run-up to the war, church ministers were ordered to preach that slavery was a perfect God-given arrangement of master and man.
they pointed out that the north's textile industry depended on southern cotton.
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.
that they thought it was wrong that is should be banned and they wanted to change that and stand up for their rights
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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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.
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.
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.
that they thought it was wrong that is should be banned and they wanted to change that and stand up for their rights
Slaveholders often justified slavery by viewing slaves as property rather than people, citing economic reasons to maintain the institution, portraying slaves as inferior and in need of guidance, and using religious or cultural beliefs to justify their actions. Additionally, societal norms and customs at the time perpetuated and supported slavery, making it easier for slaveholders to rationalize their actions.
One argument used by southern slaveholders to justify slavery was that it was necessary for the economic prosperity of the region, as it provided cheap labor for their agriculture-based economy. They also argued that enslaved people were inferior and needed guidance and discipline from their masters.