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re: Slavery was not the only issue the South was fighting for
Posted on 8/20/17 at 1:33 pm to PDXDawg
Posted on 8/20/17 at 1:33 pm to PDXDawg
First of all, NO I don't think that a state should have a right to pass laws that discriminate against any race. That, though, is a constitutional issue.
Slavery is wrong, and was always wrong. The fact is, though, the north did not truly care about the morality of slavery (at least at first). It was more concerned with political and economic power over the south. The northern states used the issue slavery as a way to gain control over the south through the use of the federal government. The south realized that and fought back.
The issue is complicated, and ultimately the end result of the Civil War abolishing slavery was the right result. But, you cannot demonize those who fought for the south as simply a bunch of racists. Don't forget, there were MANY blacks who fought for the South and some blacks who even owned slaves.
Slavery is wrong, and was always wrong. The fact is, though, the north did not truly care about the morality of slavery (at least at first). It was more concerned with political and economic power over the south. The northern states used the issue slavery as a way to gain control over the south through the use of the federal government. The south realized that and fought back.
The issue is complicated, and ultimately the end result of the Civil War abolishing slavery was the right result. But, you cannot demonize those who fought for the south as simply a bunch of racists. Don't forget, there were MANY blacks who fought for the South and some blacks who even owned slaves.
Posted on 8/22/17 at 8:09 am to SMU Tiger Fan
quote:Did they fight by choice or were coerced through intimidation tactics and threats?
Don't forget, there were MANY blacks who fought for the South
quote:Mainly owned other family members. Some purchased other blacks simply to protect them and keep them safe. Let's not talk about how they actually worked the fields with them and treated them with decency
and some blacks who even owned slaves.
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