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What was one issue that the delegates to the Continental Congress spent much time discussing?
While writing the Declaration of Independence, the delegates debated many things, including deep-sea fishing rights and what the national bird should be. However, one of the most significant and long-lasting debates that happened in the Continental Congress was the debate over slavery. In the initial drafts of the Declaration, Jefferson included that all people living in America were free citizens, something that his pro-slavery counterparts in Congress took issue with. The entire southern contingent threatened to withhold their signatures from the document unless the anti-slavery clauses were removed. Eventually, Jefferson allowed the slavery passages to be taken out of the Declaration because he believed that American independence was more important - once America was independent from Britain, the slaves could be freed by the American government.
This freeing of the slaves did not happen until the Civil War, long after Jefferson had died. The deep-seated causes of the Civil War can be seen in the debates over slavery during the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
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How did the delegates settle the issue of representation in Congress?
they had the civl war
Why did the Continental congress debate the issue of slavery?
The Continental Congress debated the issue of slavery primarily because it was a contentious moral and political topic that affected the unity of the colonies. Some delegates, particularly from the Northern states, viewed slavery as incompatible with the ideals of liberty and democracy that the Revolution espoused, while Southern delegates saw it as essential to their agricultural economy. This debate highlighted regional differences and concerns about representation and power in the new nation. Ultimately, compromises were made to maintain harmony among the colonies, setting the stage for future conflicts over slavery in America.
Constitutional convention deadlocked over what issue?
Constitutional convention deadlocked over the issue of representation. The delegates did not seem to agree on the selection of representatives to the Congress.
How did congress prepare for war and try to make peace?
they didn't really. Not in this war. The very existence of a Continental Congress was an issue for war.
Why did the Second Continental Congress issue Declaration of independence?
The Second Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence because they wanted colonists to be on the side of America. They also wanted encourage foreign nations to help them gain their independence from Britain.
What was the central issue delegates at the second continental congress?
louisanna purchase
What was the central issue debated by the delegates at the congress?
slavert
How did the delegates settle the issue of representation in Congress?
they had the civl war
What was the central issue by the delegates at the second continental congress?
that everyone was okay with a Monarchy, and it's CLEARLY NOT okay!!Should the colonies declare themselves an independent nation, or should they stay under British rule?
What was the main issue of debate at the second continental congress?
Economic issues were highly discussed in the Second Continental Congress as they needed a plan to fund the new country that they were anticipating. One of the key economic issues was the printing of currency that would be needed for this country.
Once the issue of representation in congress was settled.what did the delegates have to discuss next?
how to elect a president AKA answer B
What problems did the continental Congress's successfully address?
Nobody knows The Continental Congress successfully addressed the issue of importation of British goods, the colonial war, and adoption of the "Association".
What was the main issue debated on the second continential congress?
The main issue was that some delegates wanted a peaceful way to end the problems while others wanted a violent way to end them, like war. They came to a conclusion that they would make up a continental army and prepared for war.
Why did the Continental congress debate the issue of slavery?
The Continental Congress debated the issue of slavery primarily because it was a contentious moral and political topic that affected the unity of the colonies. Some delegates, particularly from the Northern states, viewed slavery as incompatible with the ideals of liberty and democracy that the Revolution espoused, while Southern delegates saw it as essential to their agricultural economy. This debate highlighted regional differences and concerns about representation and power in the new nation. Ultimately, compromises were made to maintain harmony among the colonies, setting the stage for future conflicts over slavery in America.
What did the newly formed states give the continental congress the power to do?
issue a national currency
Constitutional convention deadlocked over what issue?
Constitutional convention deadlocked over the issue of representation. The delegates did not seem to agree on the selection of representatives to the Congress.
How did congress prepare for war and try to make peace?
they didn't really. Not in this war. The very existence of a Continental Congress was an issue for war.
