Revolutionary ideology notwithstanding, the rights of African Americans did not change much with the Revolution. From a political perspective, what was the major reason for this?

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The major political reason was the opposition by southern planters, especially those in the Lower South, who were economically dependent on slavery and wielded significant political power to resist changes to the institution of slavery.

Revolutionary Ideology Notwithstanding, the Rights of African Americans Did Not