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As I recall it was a period of 80 years. As an issue, slavery was tabled for the benefit of southern states who refused to sign the Declaration of Independence. While the concept of slavery was repugnant to many delegates, remaining under the tryannical thumb of England was even worse. Unfortunately, had slavery been a topic to be addressed at the end of 100 years, our entire history would have been completely different. The concept of slavery was rapidly becoming an onerous burden to slave owners. The need for slaves was already beginning to deminish in the 1850's due to the embryonic beginnings of the Industrial Revolution. Had Lincoln not made Slavery an issue thus causing the southern states to sescede(sp)from the union, the Civil War would have never taken place. Furthermore, the Ind. Rev. would hae in all liklihood, moved forward at a much faster rate. Since over 90% of the population were involved in farming most of the inventions would have addressed agrarian needs. The attendant mechanization of farming would have drasticly reduced the need for slaves. It would have then been entirely conceivable that former slaves would no doubt been given the opportunity to help the nation to expand westward, or if they chose to, the could have been repatriated to Africa. Today many young black persons feel they should be apologized to and even compensated for the years their very distant ancestors were used as slaves. A far more productive endeavour on their part would be to document the triumphs, accomplishments and legacy of their ancestors. Doing so would demonstrate how great their contribution was to the founding of this great country, in spite of being in a state of slavery. America might never have become the great nation it is were it not for the sacrifices and contributions of the black man in America. Nothing can change the fact we were a slave owning nation, but we can have the facts brought forward to show how much they gave to our country and why a black man should be as honored and repected as any of our founding fathers. In our American Revolution the first patriot to give his life was a black man!!!
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How did the war for independence affect slavery in the US?
The issue, matter of, is that slavery remain unsettled for many years to come.
For many years after the Missouri compromise political parties did what?
Political parties avoided the issue of slavery for many years after the Missouri compromise.
How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act revive the issue of slavery?
by allowing slavery to spread to areas that had been free for more than 30 years
Was slavery 400 years?
400 years
How did the Constitutional Convention delegates decide to handle the slave trade?
The delegates knew that the slavery issue could prevent the Constitution from ever being ratified, and the states would have never become a nation. Therefore, they decided to mostly ignore the issue and put off the major decisions to another day. The slave trade was to be banned after 1820, more than 30 years in the future for the delegates; but no plan was made for any eventual end to slavery. One historian noted that when the delegates put off the slavery issue for "another day," that day was the Civil War; a very bad day indeed. The consequences of failing to deal with slavery -- a huge war with nearly 700,000 dead -- are a lesson about what happens when a government decides to do nothing about a terrible issue that must be dealt with.
What did political parties do for many years after the Missouri compromise?
Political parties avoided the issue of slavery for many years after the Missouri compromise.
When did slavery become an issue The start of the war middle or the end.?
slavery became an issue many years before the civil war.
What postponed the issue of slavery of thirty years?
Missouri compromise...
How did the war for independence affect slavery in the US?
The issue, matter of, is that slavery remain unsettled for many years to come.
Which of these postponed the issue of slavery for thirty years?
Missouri compromise...
What was the most important. Political issue in the 1840s and 1850s?
The most important political issue in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s is the issue of slavery. During these years leading up to the Civil War abolitionists begin petitioning the government on slavery issues.
If slavery began in this country in 1619 why did it take 200 years to became such a divisive issue?
Slavery has been around for hundreds of years and still exists in some parts of the world today. It became a divisive issue in the 1800's because of the abolitionist movement in the North.
What was the most important political issue in the 1840s and the 1850s?
The most important political issue in the United States during the 1840s and 1850s is the issue of slavery. During these years leading up to the Civil War abolitionists begin petitioning the government on slavery issues.
What did political parties do many years after The Missouri Compromise?
Political parties avoided the issue of slavery for many years after the Missouri compromise.
For many years after the Missouri compromise political parties did what?
Political parties avoided the issue of slavery for many years after the Missouri compromise.
Which political party's platform completely avoided the issue of slavery altogether?
The Whig Party's platform completely avoided addressing the issue of slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War. They focused more on economic issues and internal improvements rather than taking a stance on the divisive issue of slavery.
How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act revive the issue of slavery?
by allowing slavery to spread to areas that had been free for more than 30 years
