How did George Washington's revolutionary experience affect his views of slavery?

A) He immediately freed all his slaves in 1776.
B) He became more certain of the necessity for slavery.
C) He sold off all his slaves to Barbados.
D) He freed his slaves, but only in his will.


Answer: D

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