Why was it difficult for northern abolitionists to mount a legal attack against the institution of slavery in southern states?
A) Southern states generally had much better lawyers than northern states.
B) There was a serious lack of strong northern congressional leadership.
C) The Constitution protected state laws that allowed slavery.
D) Southern plantation owners donated heavily to northern political candidates.
E) Slavery was overshadowed by issues people felt more strongly about.
Answer: C
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