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What was the main issue discussed by the state delegates during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787?
What was the main issue discussed by the state delegates during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787?
The issue of slavery.
What were the views of the anti-slavery delegates regarding the institution of slavery?
What were the views of the anti-slavery delegates regarding the institution of slavery?
They felt that slavery was immoral and should be outlawed.
What was the argument of the pro-slavery delegates in favor of maintaining slavery?
What was the argument of the pro-slavery delegates in favor of maintaining slavery?
They wanted the federal government to protect their right to own property, stating that enslaved people were considered as property.
How did the debate over slavery influence the discussion about the strength of the federal government versus state power?
How did the debate over slavery influence the discussion about the strength of the federal government versus state power?
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In what ways did the issue of slavery intersect with the discussion of commerce and representation in Congress?
In what ways did the issue of slavery intersect with the discussion of commerce and representation in Congress?
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