Question

In nineteenth century Virginia, slaves were seen as ____________, and challenging the institution appeared to be an attack on liberty.

Answer 1

Property.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the exercise briefly describes, in 19th century Virginia, slaves were and were seen as property. Challenging this laws and institutions that allowed there to be slaves was considered to be an attack on liberty, something immoral, which is now very ironic. People were bought as if today one could go to the market and order food or objects; they were branded depending who bought them and were they worked. Many agricultural fields depended of them, given that they had to work many hours, every day.