Slavery in the 19th Century US

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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?

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?

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?

The reinforcement of white supremacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of religion in the institution of slavery in the early 19th century?

It was used to justify and sanction slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation for Southern planters to continue justifying slavery between 1815 and 1840?

To preserve their economic interests and social status Signup and view all the answers

How did Southern planters use paternalism to justify the continuation of slavery?

By portraying themselves as benevolent caretakers of their slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Southern planters' justification of slavery on the social structure of the South?

It reinforced the existing social hierarchy, with slave owners at the top Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the pro-slavery argument advanced by Southern planters?

To demonstrate the moral and economic superiority of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying assumption of the Southern planters' justification of slavery?

That African Americans were inferior to whites and suited only for slavery Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary reason Southern planters gave to justify the continuation of slavery in the early 19th century?

What did Southern planters use to reinforce the institution of slavery?

What was the social structure upheld by 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 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?

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 underlying assumption of the Southern planters' justification of slavery?

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