Irony In The Declaration Of Independence
Why was it considered ironic that the first draft of the Declaration of Independence opposed slavery?
A
The British Empire had outlawed slavery before the American colonies did.
B
The Declaration of Independence was solely concerned with securing American independence rather than addressing other political issues.
C
Thomas Jefferson, who authored the first draft, owned hundreds of enslaved people.
D
John Hancock, who authored the first draft, was a wealthy merchant who owned many enslaved people.