Slavery “had existed for over 150 years by the time of ratification of the constitution” so it would seem as if it would be extremely challenging to eliminate it. (Oakes page 228) However, by 1789 “many European nations were beginning to reconsider their involvement in the slave trade.” (Oakes page 229) In fact, “even England, which led all other nations in slave trafficking by the late eighteenth century, outlawed slavery within its borders.” (Oakes page 229) In my opinion Abolishing slave trade and slavery would seem like a up hill battel, but by 1783 is was the start to “a 50-year-long drive to abolish both the English slave trade and the ownership of slaves.” (Oakes page 229) Although Slavery was resurrected “in French colonies” by Napoleon,
