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