Arguments For Slavery
A large number of Americans wanted to keep slavery as abolishing it would dramatically change their lifestyle
A comic depicting pro-slavery views
- Slaves were private property, the government had no jurisdiction in that area
- Without slaves, the South wouldn't be able to compete at the same level economically
- As all southern industries relied on slave labor, the South began to unite
- Free slaves in job market would drive many people out of work
- Slaves were offered a stable life and job
- Bible never outlawed slavery
- Too hard to emancipate
- Too many options for emancipation
- South would lose their competitive advantage over others