Question

How did proslavery supporters justify continuing the practice of slavery in the South?

A.
Slaves were needed to defend plantations against invaders.
B.
Slavery boosted the reputations of Southern landowners.
C.
Slaves could be traded with other nations for money.
D.
Slavery helped slave families stay together on plantations.
E.
Slaves were required to grow crops on plantations.

Answer 1

E. Slaves were required to grow crops on plantations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The South´s economy was eminently agricultural until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. Cotton, tobacco, sugar and other crops were cultivated in the southern states. The North was industrial. Possession of slaves was a key production factor for landowners in the South.