Writers who suggested that slavery was necessary to protect blacks who were unable to care for themselves,and who began to reference the Bible when supporting slavery,helped slave owners rationalize that slavery was a "positive good" for all concerned.

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The suggestion that slavery was necessary to protect blacks and the use of Biblical references to advocate for slavery helped slave owners to rationalize slavery as a "positive good" for all involved. This line of thinking became a key part of the pro-slavery argument in the United States.

Writers Who Suggested That Slavery Was Necessary to Protect Blacks