7min chapter

We the People cover image

The Life and Constitutional Legacy of Gouverneur Morris

We the People

CHAPTER

Gouverneur Morris: A Voice Against Slavery

This chapter highlights Gouverneur Morris's strong opposition to slavery during the drafting of the Constitution, underscoring his abolitionist beliefs and actions. It details his critiques of slavery's inhumanity, his initiatives to free enslaved individuals, and his impassioned arguments against the three-fifths clause, prompting a reflection on the moral responsibilities of the framers.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode