The debate about slavery at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 centered on how to address the institution in the new Constitution, reflecting deep divisions between Northern and Southern states. Southern delegates sought to protect slavery and ensure representation for enslaved individuals in Congress through mechanisms like the Three-Fifths Compromise, which counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for apportionment purposes. In contrast, many Northern delegates aimed to limit the expansion of slavery and sought to prevent it from being enshrined in the new framework of government. Ultimately, the compromises made during the convention laid the groundwork for ongoing tensions over slavery that would eventually lead to the Civil War.
At the Constitutional Convention the question of slavery discussed at length. In the end, however, it was decided that the practice would continue.
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
The Constitutional Convention dealt with slavery issue in a conclusive manner. The addressed the rights of the slaves and their right to own property among other contentious issues.
The Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.
On July 13, 1787, at the Constitutional Convention, delegates Charles Pinckney and Gouverneur Morris engaged in a heated exchange over slavery. Pinckney defended the institution of slavery, arguing for its economic importance to the Southern states, while Morris condemned slavery as a moral wrong and criticized its implications for the nation’s values. Their debate highlighted the deep divisions and contentious nature of the slavery issue among the delegates.
At the Constitutional Convention the question of slavery discussed at length. In the end, however, it was decided that the practice would continue.
Slavery
The South was easily offended by the topic of slavery, and if discussed to much, the debate would cause southern representatives to leave the Constitutional Convention. The North didn't want that, or else the nation would split. Therefore, the North avoided discussion of slavery with the South.
the abolition of slavery
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
nothing. They agreed to keep slavery and kick out the British
slavery and the deffinition of a citizen
The Constitutional Convention dealt with slavery issue in a conclusive manner. The addressed the rights of the slaves and their right to own property among other contentious issues.
he talked about slavery
virginia
The Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall, in Philadelphia.
It allowed slavery where approved by the citizens of a state