Saturday, November 23, 2013

Washington’s Arguments Against the Slave System


What were Washington’s arguments against the slave system?  Slavery is immoral and undermines people of their work ethic while giving the receivers of this work luxury and ease.  Though the majority of the slaves didn’t loathe their owners, they wanted their freedom back.  They missed being able to choose and think for themselves.  The slave system often kept them from practicing their religious beliefs and from voicing their thoughts and concerns out loud.  Though where housing and living facilities were concerned, the slaves were able to survive and live, not in comfort though.  If there was bedding, it was often just a lump of hay or they’d sleep with the animals in the barn if the outside was  way too chilly.  There was also no way of cooking food, making Washington’s mother think of creative and not so sanitary ways of preparing and cooking food for her children and the other slaves.  Washington believed that slavery was immoral and undermining; it brought egos up and harmony down.  He rejoiced greatly when the fight for the slaves' rights was over.

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