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Most white Southerners supported the institution of slavery due to economic interests, as the agrarian economy relied heavily on slave labor for the cultivation of cash crops like cotton and tobacco. Additionally, social and cultural factors played a role, as many white Southerners believed in the racial hierarchy that justified their dominance over enslaved people. The defense of slavery became intertwined with regional identity and pride, leading to widespread support among white Southerners for its preservation.

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