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CLEP US History I

Category - Economy

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The South used all of the following rationales to justify slavery EXCEPT:
  1. Slaves were the descendants of the Biblical figure Cain.
  2. Slavery was common in Africa, so it represented little change in status.
  3. Slavery was a necessary component of all great societies.
  4. Slavery eliminated the need for a middle class in the South.
  5. Those of African descent were too child-like to live independently.
Explanation
Answer: D - While slavery had thwarted the growth of the middle class in the South, this was used as an argument against the institution rather than a rationale for it. The other points listed were common justifications for slavery, and many high educated and politically influential figures made these arguments.
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