Why was America hesitant to abolish slavery?

slaves were an important part of america.

Explanation:

slaves did all of the work in the south because people who could afford the slaves, were * unfair.

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Government and other opinions about the situation really grew a long decision.

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codfish influenced the yankee trade because they traded it with the americans and the americans traded livestock, molasses and stuff that they can make clothes out of (like wool, and leather). they also could make weapons to.