Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Philosophes' Attitude

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the philosophes' attitude toward slavery?

• A)Slavery corrupted its victims,and so slaves were not ready for freedom.
• B)Slavery was compatible only with a society based on paternalism and deference.
• C)All slavery is inhuman,and governments ought to take steps to eradicate it immediately.
• D)Slavery was uneconomical and contrary to laissez-faire principles.
• E)Slavery was justified by ancient practice and by the Bible and should,therefore,be allowed everywhere Europeans ruled.

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