Explain the Notion That the Institution of Slavery Was a "Positive

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Essay

Explain the notion that the institution of slavery was a "positive good." Who made this argument and why?

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric calculated by dividing a company's profit by the number of its outstanding shares of common stock.

Authorized Common Shares

The maximum number of common stock shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue, as stated in its articles of incorporation.

Treasury Shares

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares but were bought back by the company, reducing the amount of stock in the open market.

Sydney Tar Ponds

A hazardous waste site in Canada, notorious for its toxic sludge resulting from the byproducts of steel and iron industries.