Which of the following statements best characterize the attitudes of the framers of the Constitution toward slavery?
A) they were all slave owners and determined to preserve slavery
B) they supported the expansion of slavery beyond the thirteen states
C) there was sentiment to limit slavery, but political considerations made that impossible
D) they believed that if slavery was not mentioned, ratification would be harder
E) they preferred the gradual emancipation of all slaves
Answer: C
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