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The Real Problem with Slavery

Hinton Rowan Helper
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“Hinton Rowan Helper wrote a book saying the real problem with slavery is what it does to poor white people, which was taken up by northern anti-slavery people.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: impact of slavery on society
For: Historians and students of American history
Key quote: “the real problem with slavery is what it does to poor white people”
The host mentions Hinton Rowan Helper's book to illustrate the broader societal implications of slavery beyond just the enslaved individuals. Helper argues that slavery negatively affects poor white people as well, which was a point that resonated with northern abolitionists.