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What was Luther Martin's stance on slavery?

  • Abolitionist

  • Pro-slavery

  • Slave owner but opposed expansion

  • Undecided

Answer

Luther Martin was a slave owner but opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories. He believed that the institution of slavery should be gradually abolished and that the federal government should compensate slave owners for their loss.
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