Nathaniel Gorham was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and a key figure in the early days of the American Republic. His views on slavery and voting reflected the complex and often contradictory attitudes of his time.
Slavery: Gorham, like many of his contemporaries, was ambivalent about slavery. He was a Northern delegate from Massachusetts, where slavery was less entrenched than in the Southern states. During the Constitutional Convention, Gorham supported the continuation of the institution of slavery, reflecting the broader compromises made to secure the unity of the new nation. For example, he supported the Three-Fifths Compromise, which counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for purposes of taxation and representation.
Voting: Gorham's views on voting were influenced by the political and social context of the time. He was involved in the debates over the structure of the new government, including issues related to representation and the role of the electorate. The early voting rights were limited, and property requirements often restricted who could vote. Gorham's focus was more on creating a stable framework for governance rather than on expanding democratic participation.
Overall, Gorham’s views on these issues were shaped by the prevailing norms and compromises of the era, reflecting a complex interplay between his personal beliefs and the political realities READ MORE : tinyurl .com/nhe5sm3y
Numbers of Americans supported slavery, and some loathed slavery.
When Lincoln was elected president in 1860, his views on slavery were already known and included:
John Blair owned slaves himself so he was never against slavery.
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uncompromising
Abraham Lincoln was raised by his father who was a strict Baptist and did not believe in slavery. His views and the encounters Lincoln had with slaves themselves influenced his views on slavery.
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the north's views on slavery were ngative and they wanted it abolished. that is why slaves went to the north when they ran away.
William Wilberforce had very strong views, in favor of abolishing slavery.
the views were very bad and harsh
An abolitionist was an individual who held strong antislavery views.
The member considers all views before voting on the bill ~Novanet
Nathaniel C. Sears has written: 'Abraham Lincoln, politician and patriot' -- subject(s): Anniversaries, Political and social views
his views on government were slavery, and democracy and also i believe the army
That freedom is a human right.
Numbers of Americans supported slavery, and some loathed slavery.
lincoln opposed slavery, but douglas thought slavery had its place