What Does the Omission of the Word "Slave" or "Slavery

question 72

Multiple Choice

What does the omission of the word "slave" or "slavery" in the text of the original Constitution suggest about the founders?

• A) They wanted to end slavery as quickly as possible.
• B) They felt a reference to slavery tainted American ideals on liberty and equality.
• C) The institution of slavery was strictly an economic venture for them.
• D) They did not want the Constitution to allow slavery.

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