Why was slavery in the united states a paradox
a.
most plantation owners admitted slavery was wrong.
b.
it violated state laws and the u. s. constitution.
c.
it contradicted the american ideals of freedom.
d.
it was unprofitable, but slave owners refused to give it up.

The slavery in the United States was a paradox because it contradicted the American ideal of freedom C. Slavery is one the black chapters in mankind history. It shows barbarian, immorality and misunderstanding. Men subjugating other men, because they felt that they had the right to do it and because they considered that other men were not equal but inferior.