[Bubba Ho-Tep]

For the south, primarily an agricultural area, the use of slaves allowed southern farmers and plantation owners to meet the ever growing demand for more food by a growing nation and still keep prices low.

The south was barely self-sufficient in food production. The bread basket of America at that time, and the only part exporting food products in any quantity, was the midwestern states, And they seemed to do just fine without slaves.

[DustyMoment]

Did you miss the part where I said that this discussion is closed?