In the south, abolitionism caused a strong reaction. how did it inspire a greater defense of slavery?
a. there was a mass burning of copies of uncle tom's cabin.
b. there was a gag order in congress that tabled all anti-slavery petitions; slavery was praised as an economic benefit.
c. there was a world pro-slavery convention to match the anti-slavery convention in london.
d. scientist published articles defending the need for enslavement of africans.

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence we hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary