獨立革命引發了一個疑問:在推崇自由的國度是否應該存在奴隸制度?有些愛國黨人曾經把生活在英國統治之下比喻為奴隸生活,他們無法忽視自由的理想和奴隸制度之間的鴻溝。有些人希望「人皆生而平等」的原則推廣至所有人。儘管如此,關於奴隸制度的爭執仍一直延續到獨立革命戰爭結束之後許久……
【Other Reactions to the Declaration】
Some people pointed out that the Declaration ignored many colonists. Although many women were Patriots, the Declaration did not address their rights. The phrase "all men are created equal" failed to mention women at all. In addition, the Declaration did not recognize the rights of enslaved African Americans. In July 1776 slavery was legal in all the colonies. Some colonists wanted the principle "all men are created equal" to apply to all people. Massachusetts abolished slavery in 1783, and by 1784 the rest of New England also had taken steps to end slavery. Even so, the conflict over slavery continued long after the Revolutionary War had ended.
【單字及片語】
• address (v.) 處理
• enslave (v.) 奴役
• abolish(v.) 廢除
本文摘錄自《讀出好英文 2》,中文翻譯將會張貼於眾文粉絲團
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