How Did Powerful Whites Defend Slavery from Attacks by Critics

question 14

Multiple Choice

How did powerful whites defend slavery from attacks by critics?

• A) They triumphed in public debates.
• B) They acknowledged the diversity of opinions.
• C) They argued that all slaves would eventually gain freedom.
• D) They used intimidation tactics to silence critics.

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Time Lapse

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Generalization

The process of forming general statements or conclusions from specific instances.

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