How would Stephen Douglas most likely respond to this statement?
Slavery violates the United States' most important ideals.
The country was founded on the principle that all men are
created equal.
A. The United States' founding principles do not apply in new states
and territories.
B. The right to own slaves is more important than any other
American ideal.
C. Early American leaders accepted slavery, and many even owned
slaves.
D. The Founding Fathers did not understand the economic
importance of slavery.