Question

AP US History question:

Analyze the ways in which supporters of slavery in the 19th century used legal, religious, and economic arguments to defend the institution of slavery.

Answer 1

The main argument in favor or slavery as an institution during this time in the US was that black people could not take care of themselves and that they would fall into chaos if allowed to go free. Another argument was that many were already enslaved in Africa and were living better lives in the US.