How did most white Southerners view the practice of slavery?

How did most white Southerners view the practice of slavery?

A) They disagreed with slavery and did not own enslaved workers.
B) They felt slavery was shameful and should be abolished.
C) They saw slavery as a “positive good” for enslaved workers.
D) They felt they needed to own enslaved workers to make a living.

C) They saw slavery as a “positive good” for enslaved workers.