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What was the popular euphemism for slavery in the South?

A.) the necessary institution

B.) the blessed institution

C.) the required institution

D.) the peculiar institution

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Answer:

D.) the peculiar institution

Explanation:

In public speeches, media and documents, slavery was often referred in that way. It was a funny euphemism for a cruel and inhuman situation. It suggests that even in the South some people may have had moral remorse or serious doubts about it, but it continued to exist in the South until the end of the Civil War in 1865.

Answer:

D.) the peculiar institution

Explanation:

The industrialization in northern America and rise in the demand of cotton in the south paved way for two interdependent cultures before Civil War. Even though slavery was outlawed by British but due to peak in Cotton Plantation and high market demand, it gained more prominence in South.

Slavery became a peculiar institution, existing both in North and South America. It tighten the hold on African American slaves even more, they are argued to be treated well so as to avoid rebellion against the evil. It permitted human bondage.

The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Ante-Bellum South is a book written by Kenneth M. Stampp on the idea of slavery and its real intention. Slavery as Peculiar Institution has a positive implication but the reality differed in many ways which has been dealt wisely in the book

It begins with British Colonization of America and ends with Civil War. The narrative was in favor of America's emerging socio- political and economic hold justifying slavery. However, it later saw great opposition and a revolt for human equality.

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