Question

Which idea helped strengthen the acceptance of slavery?


the Enlightenment--the belief that reason would solve mankind's problems


racism - the belief that some races are superior to others


capitalism--the belief that the market should determine who was rich and who was poor


communism--the belief that history is the struggle between economic classes

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Racism. The dehumanization of blacks was an extremely necessary aspect of slavery. The belief that they were inferior rationalized their bondage. The Enlightenment idea that reason would solve problems did not apply to slaves, as there was virtually no way to escape and it was heavily discouraged....