The Founding Fathers failed to eliminate slavery because
A) they did not truly believe in democracy.
B) a fight over slavery might destroy national unity.
C) they were more concerned with securing equality for women.
D) the North, as its industry expanded, began to rely more heavily on slave labor.
E) economic conditions would not allow such a loss.

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The Founding Fathers were concerned that addressing the issue of slavery could lead to conflict and threaten the fragile unity of the newly formed United States.

The Founding Fathers Failed to Eliminate Slavery Because