The South clung to slavery primarily for economic reasons, as the agricultural economy, particularly cotton production, relied heavily on slave labor for profitability. Slavery also provided a social hierarchy that reinforced white supremacy and power dynamics, making it difficult for the Southern elite to envision a society without it. Furthermore, cultural and historical ties to the institution made it a deeply entrenched part of Southern identity. The fear of losing both economic stability and social order played a significant role in the South's defense of slavery.
Because they considered slavery and slave trade essential to their economies.
The states south of Pennsylvania clung to the institution of slavery because it was the mainstay of the cotton industry - their only major export.
The south was against slavery.
Actually the NORTH was against slavery, and the SOUTH wanted slavery.
yes slavery was good for the south
Because they considered slavery and slave trade essential to their economies.
The states south of Pennsylvania clung to the institution of slavery because it was the mainstay of the cotton industry - their only major export.
The plantation system of the south had been built on slavery, in many Southerners feared that their economy couldn't survive without it.
The south was against slavery.
Actually the NORTH was against slavery, and the SOUTH wanted slavery.
yes slavery was good for the south
The South favoured slavery
They did not want slavery in the south they wanted to be apart of slavery.
Both had slavery, the south just had it for longer.
Yes. The South was pro-slavery, while the North was anti-slavery. Hope this helps!
the north didnt want slavery but the south want slavery
The Union (North) was against slavery while the Confederate (South) was against slavery.