The American Constitution failed in achieving the highest aspirations of the Enlightenment when it compromised on
A)gender.
B)equality.
C)titles of nobility.
D)divine right.
E)hierarchal leadership.

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The American Constitution compromised on the principle of equality by allowing slavery to continue and not granting full citizenship and voting rights to women, Native Americans, and black people. This contradicted the Enlightenment ideals of equal rights and opportunities for all individuals.

The American Constitution Failed in Achieving the Highest Aspirations of the Enlightenment