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Which of the following ideas helped strengthen the acceptance of slavery? A. racism - the belief that some races are superior to others B. the Enlightenment--the belief that reason would solve mankind's problems C. capitalism--the belief that the market should determine who was rich and who was poor D. communism--the belief that history is the struggle between economic classes

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The idea that helped strengthen the acceptance of slavery was A. Racism- the belief that some races are superior to others.
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"A. racism - the belief that some races are superior to others" was the most important factor. Feelings of inherent superiority allowed many whites to turn a blind eye to the institution of slavery.
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