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The southern states used slaves to make profit and produce cotton, tobacco, and other resources that grew in their society. They also claimed it was "our way of life."
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How did northerners and southerners differ in their opposition to abolition?
The southerners wanted slavery to end but northerners didn't want that
How did the southerners feel about the future of slavery in the US?
The Southerners did not feel good about the future of slavery
How did northerners and southerners view slavery?
Some northerners believed slavery was morally wrong. Southerners believed slavery was an essential part of their lives.
What did southerners call slavery?
Correct
Why did the southerners secede from the northerners state?
South wanted to keep slaves, north didn't want slavery to continue
Where did Southerners want to extend slavery?
Mexico
How did northerners and southerners differ in their opposition to abolition?
The southerners wanted slavery to end but northerners didn't want that
What did the southerners think about slavery?
Many southerners believed that slavery was crucial to their economy and way of life. They defended it as a necessary institution and argued that it was supported by the Bible. Others saw it as a social hierarchy that was beneficial for both slaves and slaveholders.
How did the southerners feel about the future of slavery in the US?
The Southerners did not feel good about the future of slavery
How did northerners and southerners view slavery?
Some northerners believed slavery was morally wrong. Southerners believed slavery was an essential part of their lives.
Why did southerners refuse to put Lincoln on the ballot?
The southerners were for slavery, but Lincoln was not. Lincoln would try to abolish slavery.
What does proslavery mean?
Pro-slavery means that you favor slavery, & want it to stay.
Did southerners and northerners agree on slavery?
no.
What did southerners call slavery?
Correct
Why did the southerners secede from the northerners state?
South wanted to keep slaves, north didn't want slavery to continue
Who were the people that favored slavery?
The confederates (the southerners)
How did northerners and southerners feel about slavery in general?
The northerners felt slavery was bad, although they bought cotton from the south that the slaves made. The southerners felt slavery was very useful to make and sell goods.
