Why did slave owners oppose the abolition of slavery?

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They were unwilling to give up their free time.The enslaved population exceeded the free population, raising fears of uprisings.They believed their financial stability depended on maintaining slavery.Both B and C.Both A and C.

Explanation

Slaveholders resisted abolition primarily because they feared rebellion due to the enslaved population's majority and because their economic well-being was tied to the institution of slavery. While loss of leisure was not a primary concern, the combination of fear of insurrection and economic dependence explains their opposition. Therefore, option D (both B and C) is correct.