Question

How did slave owners justify keeping slaves?

A. Many slave owners thought that feeding, housing, and educating their slaves was a good exchange for their labor.

B. Many slave owners didn't enjoy having slaves, but knew it was the best thing for the American economy as a whole.

C. Many slave owners felt there needed to be a class of people who did physical labor, and slaves fit that role in Southern society.

D. Many slave owners thought that slavery would be a good way for people of African descent to adapt to the American way of life.

Answer 1

Slave owners didn't believe that blacks were human, decided housing was a decent exchange, or believed that a black only counted for 2/3 of a person. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

thanks