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The Life and Constitutional Legacy of Gouverneur Morris

We the People

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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.

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