Thread: King George W.: James Madison’s Nightmare
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Old 12-08-2007, 10:07 AM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Katczinsky View Post
Slavery wasn't necessary per se, but it was seen as useful to its day for outstanding economic growth. Of course, its legalization and institutionalization isn't necessarily an excuse for people to be in support of it. There were opponents to slavery like there are opponents to capitalism today.
Good point, what better way to grow an economy than import free labor. Maybe the U.S government really did owe slaves 40 acres and a mule for their share of the tremendous growth of the country. Or at least some form of cash equivalent.

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