The concept of "Paternalism" as it was applied to southern slavery is best described as... A- The concept that Southern, slave owning, men considered themselves responsible for the well being of their slaves while placing white men a top
power dynamics on southern plantations.
B- The idea that all slave owners acted as "parents" to slaves under their authority,
C- The concept that African American fathers were important to maintaining control of slaves on southern plantations.
D- A process of purchasing slaves with the intent of freeing them upon acquisition.