Why was slavery a paradox in the United States?

a. People in the North refused to allow escaped slaves to live in their states.

b. It went against the ideals of freedom on which the nation was founded.

c. The Supreme Court ruled that slavery was illegal.

d. Slavery had existed throughout the world for thousands of years.

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Allie Hatfield

30 December, 07:30

Why was slavery a paradox in the United States?

a. People in the North refused to allow escaped slaves to live in their states.

b. It went against the ideals of freedom on which the nation was founded.

c. The Supreme Court ruled that slavery was illegal.

d. Slavery had existed throughout the world for thousands of years.

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Thaddeus Gibson · Answer 1

Answer B - The Constitution states that all men are created equal, yet the forced 'employment' of one man to serve the needs of another was not, and is not, reflective of this ideal.