• Zombie-Mantis@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    That’s an interesting point, about the Founders under appreciating the land itself.

    I’m not sure what you were arguing with the second point, about the liberalism of the British. Are you suggesting the British abolitionist ideas influenced the Founders towards abolitionism?

    You’re right, though, it wasn’t just the Cotton Gin. There were a number of factors, and the Founders limited knowledge effected their reasoning. Again, there were also the slavers amongst them, who actively advocated for the maintenance of the system of slavery.

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      5 months ago

      Are you suggesting the British abolitionist ideas influenced the Founders towards abolitionism?

      Absolutely. Although we parted ways with the British you can’t deny the roots from where we originated. Especially when you look at the founders who were of the first generation during the severed connection.

      Of course, as we carved out more of an identity for ourselves some of those roots and beliefs seem to have diminished.