Relier Pairs 2. Justifications for slaveryVersion en ligne Justifications for slavery par Shaner Adams 1 Charles C. Jones 2 "necessary evil" 3 historical precedent 4 equality 5 John C. Calhoun 6 Bible 7 George Fitzhugh 8 white supremacy 9 Paternalism 10 1830 11 Code of Honor 12 Abraham Lincoln Defended to the death through duels argued slaves were unburdened with financial responsibilities Promoted religious education for slaves argued pro-slavery arguments only benefitted slave owners disagreed with language in Declaration of Independence commonly held that slavery made freedom possible examples of civilizations built on slavery Belief in racial superiority Belief held by many founders that lost popularity Passages were used to support hierarchy and slavery I protect, civilize, and benefit the people in my care. supposedly gained by owning slaves