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To: TexConfederate1861
Without importation of African Slaves, slavery would have eventually dwindled.

Hogwash. The wealthy slave-breeders and traders in the south were in favor of bans on importation because they did not want competition for their business. they were, however, more than capable of meeting the demand for slaves in the CSA.

225 posted on 02/21/2005 8:03:10 AM PST by Modernman ("Normally, I don't listen to women, or doctors." - Captain Hero)
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To: Modernman

That is really a matter of conjecture, one way or the other. The demand in the lower South was so gret, personally, I don't think it could have been met.


238 posted on 02/21/2005 1:49:19 PM PST by TexConfederate1861 (Sic Semper Tyrannis!)
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