Crono99 posted...I think they did what they could to make sure the country even existed. They had just fought a revolutionary war against the british... perhaps they felt it was too early for another war?
They hadnt won the war at that point. They declared their independence in 1776, but the war lasted until 1783. If the North tried ending slavery, the southern states would back and the 2 sides spanided would easily be retaken by England, and everyone would be oppressed. Thanks SJWs!