When the constitution was written, the signers compromised and decided that at a date 20 years from then, the slave trade would end. this would mean that no more slaves would be imported, however, all slaves already in the states would remain slaves. it would have at least been a step in the right direction. the date was not met, and was merely ignored until the civil war broke out.
I’m pretty sure it was to increase their wealth and power ! :)
A. military goods within the cash and carry policy
