Because most people understand that the rights under the US Constitution existed under article 6, and the 14th amendment was not necessary; it was only passed so that it would be unlawful to question "The validity of the public debt of the United States ... shall not be questioned" (quoting the 14th amendment, in part).
abolishtionists
Anarchist
The people want what they want!
Freedom of Speech - Amendment #1
make the newly freed slaves citizens.
to end slavery
the first amendment is important because it allows people to have freedom and do what they want (to be free)
The First Amendment allows people to publicly demonstrate or protest what they want to apply.
slavery
He did want to abolish it. He gain many allies in the certain areas he had.
religious persecution
People wanted to abolish slavery because it was a violation of human rights and dignity. Slavery perpetuated a system of inequality, exploitation, and oppression. Many believed that all individuals should have the right to freedom and self-determination.