Which of the Following Best Explains Why Slavery Was Allowed

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why slavery was allowed when the Constitution was written?

• A) Many feared that slavery would splinter the convention and doom the Union.
• B) No slaves or free blacks were selected to serve as delegates to the convention.
• C) The delegates did not believe people of African descent were their equals.
• D) There was little public outcry at this time against the institution of slavery.
• E) The wealthy elites at the convention could not see beyond their own self-interest.

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