The Southern Response to Northern Demand for Abolitionism-Put Forward by Notable

The Southern response to Northern demand for abolitionism-put forward by notable politicians like George Fitzhugh-included all of the following arguments EXCEPT:

A) Slaves were child-like and incompetent; therefore, they could not take care of themselves.
B) Given a choice, most slaves expressed a desire to remain in slavery.
C) Owners were not all abusive and generally viewed slaves with a benevolent paternalism.
D) All great societies had been built on slavery, so it was the price of success.
E) Northern factory owners were equally abusive to their employees, if not more so.