The ethical fight over slavery resulted in years of tensions between the North and the South. “The antebellum period or era before the Civil War was a time of social and moral reform” where “social activists sought to end slavery” (Locks Catherine, 2). The North argued against slavery and believed that educating the slaves, organizing, and appeals to emotion and religion were the answers. If the slaves were educated and could read, they could organize and revolt. As the Anti-Slavery and abolitionist society grew, their movement became more organized and therefore, more influential. As a result of rising tensions, the slave owners were forced to go on their guard against attacks on slavery. The South used several justifications for slavery,
