Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery?

Answer

some of the colonies were in favor of slavery and others were opposed to it

Explanation

Declaration of independence was one of the most important official document in the history of the United States of America This official document was used by the american colonies in their declaration of independence from the Britain

Although many people especially the African Americans expected the end of slavery at this time the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery His words on the Declaration of Independence, on of those who helped to create this document Thomas Jefferson, expressed the aspirations of the new nation. But the Declaration did not extend “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” to African Americans, and the people or men and women who had signed a contract by which they had agreed to work for a certain no. of years in exchange  of transportation food, shelter and clothing

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