Virtually every founding father owned at least one slave at some point in his life. Who was a notable exception?
A) George Washington
B) John Adams
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Benjamin Franklin
E) James Madison

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John Adams was a notable exception among the founding fathers in that he never owned slaves. He was known for his strong stance against slavery, distinguishing him from many of his contemporaries.

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