Which of the following groups argued that slavery was necessary for the economy? A. Scalawags B. Southern plantation owners C. Northern factory workers D. Carpetbaggers

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Kaiya Hebert

9 May, 18:24

Which of the following groups argued that slavery was necessary for the economy? A. Scalawags B. Southern plantation owners C. Northern factory workers D. Carpetbaggers

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Savanah Mayer · Answer 1

B. Southern plantation owners

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Slaves were necessary for plantations to function, these plantations made up the entirety of the southern economy. So plantation owners argued that slaves were necessary for the economy.