What is the main reason that the constitution did not proclaim that all men were born free and equal in their rights?

A. Southern states opposed it

B. The Decoration of Independence included it

C. Most state constitution had bill of rights

D. James maddison owned slaves

The answer is: A. Southern states opposed it

The united states constitution was ended before we abolish slavery. At that time, the majority of slaves were owned in southern states. Because of this, many southerners loudly reject the notion that all men were born free and equal rights since they believe the slaves that they owned were inferiors and cannot be considered as a normal human being.

The answers would be A, though people like James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington did have slaves