Question

Which statement was part of an initial draft of the Declaration of Independence, but not part of the final version of the Declaration of Independence?

A. Britain took away natural rights of colonists.
B. Slavery should be outlawed in the new country.
C. The United States of America declared itself independent.
D. Governments were created by people.

Answer 1

The correct option is B.
The idea that slavery should be abolished in America was part of the initial draft of the Declaration of independence but it was not included as part of the final version of the document, because some Americans were of the opinion that such move might hurt the economy of the country.