SLAVERY<span> was a central institution in American society during the late-18th century, and was accepted as normal and applauded as a positive thing by many white Americans. However, this broad acceptance of slavery (which was never agreed to by black Americans) began to be challenged in the Revolutionary Era. The challenge came from several sources, partly from Revolutionary ideals, partly from a new evangelical religious commitment that stressed the equality of all Christians, and partly from a decline in the profitability of </span>TOBACCO<span> in the most significant slave region of Virginia and adjoining states.</span>
People in positions of authority misusing or abusing their power is an example of an of them using a d<span>isadvantage to society of using authority.</span>
