What was an argument used to try to justify slavery?

To justify slavery, many argued that removing slaves would cut off the supply of Southern cotton and reduce the demand for ships and shipyards. Many citizens were also worried that the freed slaves would "take" available and unavailable jobs. They even argued slavery was essential to keep the economy stable. This argument was supported by the fact that numerous businesses back then employed only slaves and the removal of the slaves would cause many big business men and owners to go out of business.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.

popular sovereignty   influenced the declaration of independence because the colonists wanted to have freedom to do they wanted so they put into writing