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What was the primary reason Southern planters gave to justify the continuation of slavery in the early 19th century?
What was the primary reason Southern planters gave to justify the continuation of slavery in the early 19th century?
- To maintain white supremacy
- To promote a hierarchical social structure
- To ensure economic prosperity (correct)
- To conform to the principles of the American Revolution
What did Southern planters use to reinforce the institution of slavery?
What did Southern planters use to reinforce the institution of slavery?
- The principles of the American Constitution
- Religious beliefs and economic arguments (correct)
- Scientific theories on race
- The values of the Enlightenment
What was the social structure upheld by the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?
What was the social structure upheld by the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?
- A meritocratic system
- A egalitarian society
- A classless society
- A hierarchical system with white supremacy (correct)
What was the primary consequence of the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?
What was the primary consequence of the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?
What was the role of religion in the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?
What was the role of religion in the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?
What was the primary motivation for Southern planters to continue justifying slavery between 1815 and 1840?
What was the primary motivation for Southern planters to continue justifying slavery between 1815 and 1840?
How did Southern planters use paternalism to justify the continuation of slavery?
How did Southern planters use paternalism to justify the continuation of slavery?
What was the effect of the Southern planters' justification of slavery on the social structure of the South?
What was the effect of the Southern planters' justification of slavery on the social structure of the South?
What was the primary goal of the pro-slavery argument advanced by Southern planters?
What was the primary goal of the pro-slavery argument advanced by Southern planters?
What was the underlying assumption of the Southern planters' justification of slavery?
What was the underlying assumption of the Southern planters' justification of slavery?
