Was it because some delegates had slaves and they wanted to keep that freedom while those who didn't have slaves thought that slaves weren't necessary? Or was it because there could be no compromises made?
What is the real reason?
Thanks!
2007-11-29 12:22:19 · 4 answers · asked by kobe 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Because it would've torn up the Union. The Founding Fathers were so intent on keeping all 13 Britain North American Colonies that the Northerners compensated with the Southerners to win the war and the peace
2007-11-29 12:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Roderick gets it right. The first foremost and crucial thing was to win independnece form England. It was going to be tough with all 13 colonies on board; it would have been impossible with only the Northern states.
The problem of slavery would have to be settled later.
Most of the original Founding Fathers were aware of the conflicts between all men are created equal " and holding slaves....there was just no way around the problem.
This is what's known as "real-politick", when our actions sometimes don't live up to our ideals......
Three generations of educated and well meaning politicians tried to settle the problem from 1787 to 1859.
We know what happened then...
2007-11-30 00:40:44 · answer #2 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 of the 13 colonies had economies that depended on slaves. 2 others profited greatly from the slave trade. Money was the reason.
2007-11-29 12:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by old-bald-one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As bad as it sounds today, slaves were considered a economic commodity to many people (wealthy and in power). Losing your slaves was like losing a herd of cattle...and a load of money.
2007-11-29 12:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋