Why Did Slavery Exist?

During the American Civil War there was a long- standing disagreement on slavery and it’s place in society. There are multiple reasons on why slavery existed moreover, how or why it “prospered.”In the 17-18th century owning slaves became a topic of issue with different views and perspectives, consequently, slavery no longer existed. Analyzing the diverse set of opinions, accordingly, by choosing one of the various reasons on slavery’s existence. Why did slavery exist when our Declaration of Independence states,” all men are equal?” The flourish of slavery consisted of Southerners and or Southern slave owners that viewed Africans as property- not people. Firstly, when it comes to the topic of slavery, most of us would agree that it’s not