Arguments of the abolitionists Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How did slavery impact families?
A
Families were often split up, which was seen as morally wrong
2
Q
What did people believe about the effects of slavery on participants
A
The slave trade brutalized all who took part in it.
3
Q
What was Adam Smith’s economic argument against slavery?
A
Slavery required additional costs (security, food, housing), making it more expensive than free labor.
4
Q
Why did Adam Smith believe free labor was better?
A
Free workers had personal incentives to work harder and were more productive
5
Q
What job-related economic argument was made against the slave trade?
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