The Founding Fathers Failed to Eliminate Slavery Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Founding Fathers failed to eliminate slavery because

• A) they did not truly believe in democracy.
• B) a fight over slavery might destroy national unity.
• C) they were more concerned with securing equality for women.
• D) the North, as its industry expanded, began to rely more heavily on slave labor.
• E) economic conditions would not allow such a loss.

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