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When Jefferson was writing the Declaration, he and the committee was against slavery and the king's support for the slave trade. The paragraph that condemned the act was eventually removed because South Carolina and Georgia objected and forced them to drop the paragraph.
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What african americans hoped would end as a result of the Declaration of Independence?
They hope that the declaration of independence by Thomas Jefferson would end slavery.
How did the war of indepenance affect slavery in the united states?
The War For Independence led to the Declaration of Independence which omitted Jefferson's condemnation of slavery.
What was not used by southerners to justify their pro- slavery ideology?
Declaration of Independence
When did black slavery start in America?
Black slavery in America started in 1807. No, it was prior to 1776. There was discussion about including the elimination of slavery in the declaration of Independence.
What do States' rights including secession Equality of the sexes Abolition of slavery have in common?
They use the language of the Declaration of Independence in their arguments.
What was removed from the Declaration of Independence?
slavery
What major issue was not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
Slavery
Why did the Declaration of Independence raised questions about Slavery?
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Was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence to persuade England to end slavery in America?
Yes, one of the main purpose of the declaration of independence was to persuade England to end slavery in America.
Which was not a part of the declaration of independence?
It didn't discuss the issue of slavery.
What african americans hoped would end as a result of the Declaration of Independence?
They hope that the declaration of independence by Thomas Jefferson would end slavery.
How did the war of indepenance affect slavery in the united states?
The War For Independence led to the Declaration of Independence which omitted Jefferson's condemnation of slavery.
What is the most famous revision to the Declaration of Independence?
The deletion of the mention of slavery.
What was not used by southerners to justify their pro- slavery ideology?
Declaration of Independence
What document changed the way Americans viewed slavery?
the Declaration of Independence.
Why was slavery clause left out of the declaration?
The Declaration of Independence was a letter to the king about the reasons the colonies were declaring themselves free from the crown. Slavery wasn't an issue in this case.
Which idea in the Declaration of Independence change people's views of slavery?
In the Declaration of Independence, they where fighting for freedom. The idea that all people have a right to life and liberty.
