In the antebellum South, many southerners supported and defended slavery as an integral part of their economy and way of life. They believed that it was necessary for maintaining the social hierarchy and viewed enslaved individuals as property. While some southerners had moral qualms about slavery, the institution was deeply entrenched in southern society.
Many southerners believed slavery was necessary for their economic success as it provided a cheap labor force for plantations. They also justified it using racial and religious beliefs that portrayed African Americans as inferior and destined to be slaves. Additionally, the institution of slavery had been normalized and entrenched in southern society for generations.
The North generally opposed slavery due to beliefs in equality and human rights, leading to the abolitionist movement and eventual Civil War fought primarily over the issue of slavery. The North viewed slavery as morally wrong and incompatible with the principles of freedom and democracy.
Many in the South supported and benefited from the practice of slavery, viewing it as essential to their economic system and way of life. They believed in the racial superiority of white people and saw slavery as a legitimate institution. However, opinions on slavery varied among individuals and were not universal throughout the region.
Brown admired the Free-Staters for their resistance to pro-slavery forces in Kansas. He believed in using violent means to fight against slavery, and he saw their actions as justifiable in the fight for freedom.
One obstacle abolitionists faced in ending slavery was strong political and economic interests that were tied to the institution of slavery, particularly in the Southern states where slavery was deeply entrenched in the economy. This resistance made passing legislation to abolish slavery difficult and prolonged the fight for its eradication.
The people who were for slavery.
because southerners thought Abraham Lincoln was going to remove slavery
most southerns will go to their graves believing it was all about state rights and taxes. if only they would read the declaration of sessesion and the fugitive slave act they could die knowing the TRUTH.
To preserve slavery and have their own nation where slavery would exist.
No. The southerns were the ones who started slavery where as the north prohibited it. The southern started slavery especially around the Civil War.
to end slavery
It was critical for Southampton agriculture economy
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Because they were trying to take away slavery. Southerners needed slaves their plantations.
Because pro-slavery feelings were stronger in the Deep South. In the Upper South, there was less enthusiasm for secession.
Probably to get away from slavery, as there was lots of black slaves in the south.
Abraham Licoln won the election and the Southerns did not like Abraham Lincoln beacause he didn't like slavery and he wante dto end slavery.The southerns needed slave but he felt that it was wrong and unfair.