Asked by Beatriz Castro on Jul 24, 2024
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In their defense of slavery, Southerners often demonstrated a belief in
A) egalitarianism among all whites.
B) maintaining the social order as God and nature prescribed it.
C) the eventual emergence of a truly integrated society.
D) education as a way to achieve the goal of equality among all people.
Egalitarianism
A belief or philosophy that advocates for equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all people, emphasizing equality and justice.
Social Order
The organization of society and its structured systems of social relations and institutions which maintain stability and norms.
Integrated Society
A society where individuals of different racial, ethnic, or social backgrounds live and interact together harmoniously.
- Familiarize oneself with the advocacies and dissentions regarding slavery in the South preceding the Civil War.
- Recognize the impact of slavery on Southern society's values, economics, and social organization.
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Shelly S. NopJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Southerners often justified slavery by arguing that it was a natural and God-ordained system that helped maintain the social order. They believed that black people were inferior and suited for manual labor, while white people were meant to be the managers and rulers. This belief was used to justify the subjugation of black people and the perpetuation of slavery.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the advocacies and dissentions regarding slavery in the South preceding the Civil War.
- Recognize the impact of slavery on Southern society's values, economics, and social organization.