Question

How did the issue of slavery divide the Founding Fathers?

Answer 1

Most of the Founding Fathers acknowledged that slavery was an evil institution, but some insisted on keeping it, or at least delaying its end. That's because their personal wealth was tied up in land and slaves. As a result, the Founding Fathers who wanted to end slavery were going up against men whose rich lifestyles depended on slavery.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Although many of the Founding Fathers acknowledged that slavery violated the core American Revolutionary ideal of liberty, their simultaneous commitment to private property rights, principles of limited government, and intersectional harmony prevented them from making a bold move against slavery.