Discussion : Peculiar Institution

Based on your reading of Chapter 11 in the textbook, the primary source documents, and the online lessons, please share your views on ONE of the discussion topics.

Describe the legal framework of chattel slavery.

Discuss some of the pro-slavery arguments. Why did they seem reasonable to so many people at that time?

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Discussion : Age of Reform

Based on your reading of Chapter 12 in the textbook, the primary source documents, and the online lessons, please share your views on ONE of the discussion topics.

What social and economic conditions contributed to the various reform movements in the early to mid-1800s?

In what areas do you see a connection between abolitionism and women's rights movement?

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