Why does douglass believe that the continued existence of slavery tarnishes the principles expressed in the declaration of independence?

The clergy comprised the wealthy first estate, with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. what was the score of the clergy’s wealth

All of the following were weaknesses of the articles of confederation, except: a) the central government was not permitted to regulate state, interstate, or foreign trade. b) the central government was not permitted to borrow money. c) the central government had little ability to regulate money. d) the central government had no ability to tax.

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the federalists’ plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine. –the federal farmer what best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses? in time, one unified government will run the country. the federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government. one unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars. under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.