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Slavery was defended for many reasons in the 1800s. Which opinion best explains why some citizens of free states might support slavery?

Slavery was defended for many reasons in the 1800s. Which opinion best explains why some citizens of free states might support slavery?
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Slavery was defended for many reasons in the 1800s. Which opinion best explains why some citizens of free states might support slavery?

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For the economy. Slaves provided cheap labor. 
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