Why was the presence of slave markets in Washington, D.C. so controversial

History

2 answers:

sweet-ann [11.9K]2 years ago

8 0

Washington D.C. was a political city.

Lena [83]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

First because Washington, D.C. was the capital city, and second because the slave trade was not seen as a good thing by the eyes of the foreign.

Explanation:

England was the first country in the world to free its slaves (in 1826), and then it began to compelled other countries to follow the example. But the United States did not make this until the 1860s, and slave trade was common in American cities. In Washington, D.C., however, as the capital city, it was something bigger. It was the center of the abolitionist campaign, but this was in contrast with the slave trade and slave markets.

You might be interested in

What is Gandhi's plan to help win rights for the Indian tenant farmers

DIA [1.3K]

To start boycotts against the government

3 0

2 years ago

Features of

Tems11 [23]

Answer:

Explanation:

4 0

2 years ago

The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to.....

bonufazy [111]

The purpose of the founding of the European Union (E.U.) in 1993 was to "<span>D) guarantee the freedom of movement of people, goods, services and capital," since it was believed that this would help all member countries economically and socially. </span>

8 0

3 years ago

What are three Causes of the French Revolution and explain them?

Mariana [72]

Answer:

Social – The social conditions in France in the late 18th century were remarkably unequal and exploitative. The clergy and the nobility formed the first two Estates and were the most privileged classes in French society. They were excluded from the payment of taxes to the State. On the other hand, the Third Estate that consisted of peasants and workers formed the majority of the population. They were charged with excessive taxes with no political and social rights. As a result, they were extremely discontent.

Economic – As a result of numerous wars waged by Louis XVI the State coffers were empty. The situation was made even more complex by France’s involvement in the American War of Independence and the faulty system of taxation. While the privileged classes were excused from paying taxes the Third Estate was more and more burdened with them.

Political – The Bourbon king of France, Louis XVI was an extremely autocratic and weak-willed king who led a life of obscene luxury. This led to a lot of disenchantment among the masses who then were leading life of extreme poverty and widespread hunger.

Intellectual – The 18th century was marked by a conscious refusal by French thinkers of the ‘Divine Rights Theory’. Philosophers like Rousseau rejected the paradigm of absolute monarchy and promulgated the doctrine of equality of man and sovereignty of people. They played a pivotal role in exposing the fault lines of the old political system, i.e. the ancien regime, and articulating the popular discontent.

6 0

1 year ago

How has the untied nations contributed to globalization?

monitta

Answer:

<h3>According to Delbriuck, the UN. has become a global actor with a meaningful role to play in the process of globalization. It should serve as a forum for the determination of international public interest, promote the participation of nonstate actors, and work to expand and reshape the international legal framework.</h3>

7 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers