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Slavery informs all our modes of life, all our habits of thoughts, lies at the basis of our social existence, and our political faith
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"Slavery informs all our modes of life, all our habits of thoughts, lies at the basis of our social existence, and our political faith". Quote of South Carolina Planter William Trescott by Chris Alfred U.S. History to 1877 C. Wallace May 6, 2001 As a descendent of a slave owner in South Carolina the opinion of planter William Trescott was biased to the social and financial rewards that slavery has provided his comfortable lifestyle. His attitude in the statement "Slavery informs all our modes of life, all our habits of thoughts, lies at the basis of our social existence, and political faith", could only be understood by people who have been raised and taught the same discriminatory values. The acceptance of people different ethnic groups was not considered. Trescott believed that it was normal to view Negroes as property. He also believes that Negroes provided a service that was detrimental to maintain the traditional...
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