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Was Zeb Vance a slave owner?

  • No

  • Yes

  • He was against slavery

  • He had no stance on slavery

Answer

Yes, Zebulon Vance was a slave owner. He owned 10 slaves in his home state of North Carolina and another 12 in Tennessee, where he lived for a time after the Civil War. He was also a vocal supporter of slavery and segregation.
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