The Paper Prompt:
Read Virginian George Fitzhugh Argues That Slavery is a Positive Good That Improves Society, 1854 (available on Canvas). Then Read Republican William Seward Warns of an Irrepressible Conflict, 1858 (available on Canvas). Use the arguments of Fitzhugh and Seward and discuss the main arguments coming from North and South in defense of their labor systems and against the other competing system. More specifically what does George Fitzhugh say about how the slave system benefits the South and what does he say in criticism of North’s Free Labor System, and what does William Seward say in criticism of the southern slave system and what does he say in praise of the North’s Free Labor System? Do not take sides in your essay, just explain how these two authors uphold their own respective systems and criticize the other labor system.
*Remember to use quotes/evidence from the readings to support your arguments, and offer in-text citations when you do (in compliance with MLA format)
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