Southern defenders of slavery made all the following arguments EXCEPT that

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Southern defenders of slavery did not typically argue that black codes protected slaves from abuse. In fact, slavery itself was a form of abuse and oppression. Most defenders of slavery argued that slaves were better off under the supposed care of their white masters than they would be if they were free, and that slavery was a necessary part of the southern way of life. They also argued that blacks were inherently inferior and needed guidance and discipline from whites in order to thrive. Some also claimed that slavery helped to maintain peace and order in the South.

Southern Defenders of Slavery Made All the Following Arguments EXCEPT