• Olhonestjim@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    7 hours ago

    Some would. But many were progressive even then. They recognized the dangers of slavery, but felt that the southern states joining war against the north was unwinnable. So they pushed the problem off for another generation to handle.

    • BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      6 hours ago

      George Washington was extremely respectful of women. He held his wife’s opinion in high regard, and one of his closest personal advisors was a a lifelong female friend. I don’t think he would have minded the idea of women voting.