Discussion Post: The Debate over Slavery
I. Proslavery authors
• How do these authors justify slavery?
• According to these authors, what place do slaves have in society?
• What derisive stereotypes of African Americans are found in these proslavery documents?
II. Abolitionist authors
• Why do they believe slavery needs to be abolished?
• What specific criticisms do they have about American society?
• How do these authors view African Americans (in contrast to the stereotypes offered by proslavery authors)? How do the authors view African Americans place in society?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.