original_query: What were George Fitzhugh's views on the economic and social protections of slavery for African Americans?
query: What were George Fitzhugh's views on the economic and social protections of slavery for African Americans?
answer: Fitzhugh argued that slavery provided economic security and moral civilization for African Americans, believing they were like 'grown-up children' needing such protections. He contrasted this with the harsh competition of Northern capitalism, which he saw as detrimental to free Black people.