How Did This Shift Affect Defenders and Opponents of Slavery

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Essay

How did this shift affect defenders and opponents of slavery in the United States?

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Definitions:

Synapse

The tiny gap between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another.

Fontanels

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together, allowing the head to be more flexible during birth and continuing to grow during early childhood.

Pediatrician

A medical doctor specializing in the care, diagnosis, and treatment of children’s diseases and conditions from infancy through adolescence.

Grey Matter

Neural tissue in the brain and spinal cord, primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies, which is involved in muscle control and sensory perception such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, and speech.