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Which of the following best illustrates the intent of the phrase "peculiar institution"?The phrase was used predominately by those in the North in order to avoid using the term slavery directly.The phrase was used originally in the Constitution in order to avoide mentioning slavery directly, then continued to be used up until the end of the Civil War.The phrase refers to the international slave trade, which continued despite the Contitution's provision that international trading of slaves would be prohibited after 1808.The phrase was used predominately by Southerners in order to avoid using the term slavery directly.
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