Benjamin Franklin was opposed to the introduction of slaves into America because he thought it would cause people to become lazy.
He also wished for the people who had come from Europe to the Americas to remain a clean, clear strain of people, with no inter-breeding with other cultures or people of different skin color from themselves. He did not wish to fill up his country with "the sons of Africa".
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Benjamin Franklin's fears are... Slavery America's Suffer
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Benjamin Franklin did not encourage abolition in the U.S. Constitution. He did, however, become very active in Pennsylvania's anti-slavery societies.
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Robert Yates was a prominent anti-federalist during the founding era, and his views on slavery were largely ambiguous. While he did not openly advocate for abolition, he did express concerns about the institution of slavery conflicting with the principles of liberty and equality. His stance on slavery was influenced by his commitment to states' rights and his opposition to centralized government control.
which party fell apart largely over disputes about slavery?
No. He was from Pennsylvania.
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Benjamin Franklin's fears are... Slavery America's Suffer
Yes Benjamin was alive when his older (full) brother was sold into slavery (Genesis 37). Joseph and Benjamin were the children of Rachel and Jacob. Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin (Genesis 35:16-20). Benjamin, however, did not take part in selling Joseph into slavery because he was too young to do so.
Vice president nominee George Pendleton led the opposition to the 13th amendment, which was the ban on slavery. As a result the amendment made changes to its content in order to gain more supporters.
It was formed by anti-slavery activists committed to the opposition of the expansion of slavery into the territories.
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Benjamin Champneys Atlee has written: 'Thaddeus Stevens and slavery ..' -- subject(s): Slavery
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