In their defense of slavery, Southerners often demonstrated a belief in
A. egalitarianism among all whites.
B. maintaining the social order as God and nature prescribed it.
C. the eventual emergence of a truly integrated society.
D. education as a way to achieve the goal of equality among all people.
Answer: B
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