The contradiction between the concept that "all men are created equal" and the existence of slavery caused which of the following?
A) Some slaves in the North petitioned their state governments for freedom.
B) Slaves in several northern states rose in rebellion against the institution of slavery.
C) Northerners accepted the idea of the equality of the races.
D) All northern states abolished slavery by 1800.

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The contradiction between the concept of equality and the existence of slavery led to some slaves in the North petitioning their state governments for freedom as their situation directly opposed the ideals of the American Revolution. B is incorrect because slave rebellions were more common in the South rather than the North. C is incorrect because although some individuals in the North did support the idea of racial equality, it was not widely accepted. D is incorrect because not all northern states abolished slavery by 1800.

The Contradiction Between the Concept That "All Men Are Created