The perspective and opinions held by individuals or groups regarding the institution of slavery. In this context, it refers to how the elite in Virginia perceived and understood slavery during the late 17th century.
Related terms
Plantation Economy: An economic system based on agricultural production, particularly large-scale farming using slave labor.
Justification for Slavery: The arguments put forward by individuals to morally or intellectually support the practice of owning slaves.
Slave Codes: Laws enacted by colonial governments to regulate the behavior and status of enslaved individuals.