The slave states had approximately four million slaves, which is about a third of the south’s population. This caused the pro-slavery movement to rise. However, much of the American south defended the foundation of slavery, because they believed that slavery was important for its livelihood and lifestyle. As the abolition movement picked up, southerners showed their support of slavery in what is acknowledged as the pro-slavery movement.
People then starting using economics, history, legality, social goods, and even humanitarianism support their arguments to defend slavery. They also argued that the sudden end to the slave economy would have a major impact in the south where they depended on slaves and slave labor was the basis of their economy.
People then starting using economics, history, legality, social goods, and even humanitarianism support their arguments to defend slavery. They also argued that the sudden end to the slave economy would have a major impact in the south where they depended on slaves and slave labor was the basis of their economy.