Why Did the Framers of the Constitution Take Care Never

Multiple Choice

Why did the framers of the Constitution take care never to use the words "slave" or "slavery?"

A) They did not want to admit in the Constitution the idea that men could be property.
B) They did not want to offend pro-slavery activists.
C) They did not want to address the issue at all for fear of political repercussions.
D) Northern states threatened to leave the Union if these words appeared.
E) They wanted the Constitution to have a universal impact.