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Slave masters were people who owned slaves and controlled their slaves live's.
According to James Henley Thornwell, when slaves obeyed their masters they became free.James Henley Thornwell was an American Presbyterian pastor and professor . For him, slaves were part of the Christian master’s “household,” which entailed great responsibilities to provide for the slaves’ physical, educational, and spiritual needs.
I think the correct term to fill in the blank would be "thesis". The main point or central idea that a writer states and then endeavors to prove is called a thesis. It is <span>a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>