Question

Why were some delegates opposed to including a paragraph on slavery in the Declaration of Independence?

A. Slaves had nothing to do with declaring independence from Britain.
b. Colonists started the slave trade, not Great Britain.
c. All slaves were going to get their freedom too, so it was not necessary.
d. Parts of the economy were too dependent on slavery.

Answer 1

D

The southern colonies were known for using slave labour in order to harvest all the crops since they were focused on agriculture.