In their defense of slavery, southerners often demonstrated a belief in

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Southerners often believed in the maintenance of the social order as it was believed to be God's and nature's way. This included the belief in the subjugation of non-whites and the superiority of the white race. They argued that slavery was necessary for the economic and social stability of the South, and that slaves were better off under the care of their masters than they would be on their own.

In Their Defense of Slavery, Southerners Often Demonstrated a Belief