The delegates of the Constitutional Convention generally agreed that slavery should be abolished under the new form of government.

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While some delegates, such as Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton, expressed opposition to slavery, the majority were not prepared to abolish it. In fact, the Constitution included several provisions that protected slavery, such as the 3/5 Compromise and the Fugitive Slave Clause.

The Delegates of the Constitutional Convention Generally Agreed That Slavery