Did the American Revolution flop in the long run?

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Slavery............Also had to be brought down through extreme political pressure and ultimately, violence, in this country. Whereas other "civilized" nations had already outlawed it through legislation............relatively peaceful means.

There's a point to ponder. Think I will.

Dave

Our Founding Fathers deliberately punted on the issue of slavery. As you said, this long-brewing and unresolved issue ultimately led to the second bloodiest war in our history (and it was self-inflicted).