Slavery
1) Identify the authors who argue that slavery is a positive institution. What are their key arguments in defense of slavery?
2) Identify the authors who reject slavery. Characterize their position as moderate, reasonable, militant or radical.
3) Do you agree or disagree with Henry David Thoreau’s position (Document F) on civil disobedience concerning slavery? Under what conditions do you think that civil disobedience is justified? Explain. Do not quote the documents but take their main idea and put it into your own words.
4) Should the radical abolitionists be blamed for the secession of the Southern states from theUnion and for the Civil War, or praised for bringing slavery to an end? Explain.
The essay is to be:
- At least a full two-page paper in length with 1-inch margins.
- 12-point font and Times New Roman
- Double spaced