Frederick Douglass believed that slavery prevented Americans from living up to the principles of the Constitution. He argued that the existence of slavery was in direct contradiction to the ideals of liberty, equality, and justice that the Constitution espoused. Douglass advocated for the abolition of slavery as essential to fulfilling the promises of the Constitution.
After the Dred Scott decision, Frederick Douglass said he sought to have Americans live up to the principles of the Constitution. What did he believe prevented Americans from living up to the Constitution? (1 point) Responses manifest destiny manifest destiny abolition abolition popular sovereignty popular sovereignty slavery..
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