Thomas RDew and George Fitzhugh Advocated a New Position on Slavery

question 18

Multiple Choice

Thomas R.Dew and George Fitzhugh advocated a new position on slavery that was adopted by the slaveholding South.It advocated that

• A) slavery benefitted both races.
• B) slavery was a "necessary good," since blacks were unable to take care of themselves.
• C) the institution was sanctioned by God.
• D) All of these choices.
• E) None of these choices.

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