The Right of American Slavery

The Right of American Slavery by T. W. Hoit is a controversial work that presents a pro-slavery perspective reflecting the sentiments of the Antebellum South during 19th-century America. The book is a justification of slavery rooted in racial ideology and the belief in a social hierarchy that placed African Americans in subservient roles. Hoit’s arguments are presented as moral and societal justifications for the institution of slavery contributing to the broader slavery debate that was intensifying across the nation at the time. The book is significant for its historical context providing insight into the mindset and rhetoric used by pro-slavery advocates. While it stands in stark contrast to abolitionist literature The Right of American Slavery remains a critical piece of American history illustrating the deep divisions that ultimately led to the Civil War. Hoit’s work is a reflection of the Southern perspective and the justifications used to defend one of the darkest chapters in American history.