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Slave owners resisted abolition for what reason ?
Correct answer: D. B and C.
- A. Slaveholders objected to losing leisure time.
- B. Slaves outnumbered non-slaves and might rebel.
- C. Slaveholders felt economic security rested on the system of slavery.
- D. B and C.
- E. A and C.
Explanation
Slaveholders defended slavery because their wealth and social security depended on enslaved labour, while the large enslaved population also created fears of revolt. Thus both economic dependence and fear of rebellion apply.
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