Which of the following was NOT an argument used by Southerners to justify slavery?
a. Slavery was beneficent, because it provided for the lifelong care of slaves.
b. Slaves preferred slavery, because they could not take care of themselves.
c. According to the Bible, slavery was ordained by God.
d. By taking care of their slaves, slave owners were practicing Christian charity and perfecting their own virtue.
e. Slave labor freed whites from toil and menial work.
Answer: d. By taking care of their slaves, slave owners were practicing Christian charity and perfecting their own virtue.
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