Slavery was a somewhat controversial issue at the time. The economies of the southern colonies relied on the institution, and they would never have agreed to join a nation where one of the stated aims was to eliminate it.
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.
slavery and women
Women were left out of the Declaration of Independence.
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An issue best left to the states. (APEX)
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.
slavery and women
In practically relevant terms for American society in the 18th century, the Declaration of Independence ignored the issue of slavery because of the tremendous internal divisions which the Continental Congress suffered from. Many American patriots were dedicated slave-holders, while many were not. The issue was left unresolved until independence could be won. In theoretical terms, however, the Declaration does hold out the truth that all persons in a truly free society are created equal and deserve equality before the law (and in any other significant respect).
Women were left out of the Declaration of Independence.
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African slaves and Native Americans were both left out of the Declaration of Independence.
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What the Statue of Liberty is holding in her left hand represents the Declaration of Independence. It reads "July IV MDCCLXXVI" or July 4th, 1776; The date the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The idea of the withdrawl of slavery in the colonies. Jefferson left this out to please the southern colonies to persuade them to sign the declaration.
An issue best left to the states. (APEX)
He was almost 62 when his first term began and almost 70 when he left office.