Question

What was the main argument that Southerners made in defense of slavery?

Answer 1

C.) It was up to the states to deal with the use of slavery because it was provided for in the Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The other statements (except one) are close to a good argument, but not as close as C.) which if done research on, is the answer.

Answer 2

It was up to the states to deal with the use of slavery because it was provided for in the Constitution.