Frederick Douglas argued that slavery kept the American people from living up to the principles of the Constitution. What do you think he meant by that? Remember to detail your thoughts.

in february 1787, congress decided that a convention should be convened to revise the articles of confederation, the nation’s first constitution. in may, 55 delegates came to philadelphia, and the constitutional convention began. debates erupted over representation in congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch. the debates continued through four hot and muggy months. but eventually the delegates reached compromises, and on september 17, they produced the u.s. constitution, replacing the articles with the governing document that has functioned effectively for more than 200 years.

originally he was supposed to be dead but they wanted to continue the series so they brought him back to life.