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A country's decision to abolish, or outlaw, slavery had economic as well as moral consequences. Why did some Americans and Europeans argue against outlawing slavery while admitting the practice was morally wrong?

A)They did not want to have to live among former slaves, who might move to their communities if freed.

B)They believed that their own prosperity depended on the use of slaves, especially on plantations that produced cotton.

C)They were worried that they might be attacked by their neighbors if they spoke out against slavery.

D)They knew that the law would not be on their side if they spoke out against these laws.

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