Why was slavery a paradox in the United States?

A.
People in the North refused to allow escaped slaves to live in their states.

B.
It went against the ideals of freedom on which the nation was founded.

C.
The Supreme Court ruled that slavery was illegal.

D.
Slavery had existed throughout the world for thousands of years.

Question

Why was slavery a paradox in the United States?  
 
 

 

 
  

  A. 
  People in the North refused to allow escaped slaves to live in their states.   
   

 

 
  

  B. 
  It went against the ideals of freedom on which the nation was founded.   
   

 

 
  

  C. 
  The Supreme Court ruled that slavery was illegal.   
   

 

 
  

  D. 
  Slavery had existed throughout the world for thousands of years.

marie1738 · Answer

A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself and yet might be true (or wrong at the same time).


Therefore B is the only logical answer.

gnech · Answer

it was a paradox in the US because it went against the Declaration of Independence or probably because it has been around for thousands of years.

lillydilly · Answer

Ok thanks

gnech · Answer

Ya I agree with @Marie1738

lillydilly · Answer

Ok great

maddielb · Answer

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