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What influenced Slack's support for the Confederacy?

Abolitionist Views
Pro-Slavery Views
Economic Interests
Foreign Policy

Answer

Slack supported the Confederacy due to their own pro-slavery views. They believed that slavery was a necessary part of a prosperous society and saw the Civil War as a fight for their way of life. They opposed the abolition of slavery and supported the idea of states' rights, which they felt allowed them to determine their own policies regarding slavery.