What was Roger Sherman's stance on slavery?

Roger Sherman, one of the founding fathers, was an energetic and capable public servant who was deeply opposed to slavery. read more

Roger Sherman, one of the founding fathers, was an energetic and capable public servant who was deeply opposed to slavery. Although opposed to slavery he believed the issue could destroy the Constitutional Convention so used it as a negotiating tool. read more

Sherman was not a deep and original thinker like James Wilson, nor was he a brilliant leader like Alexander Hamilton; but owing to his conservative temperament, his sound judgment and his wide experience he was well qualified to lead the compromise cause in the convention of 1787. read more

Originally opposed to slavery due to his personal beliefs and puritan views, Sherman used the issue of slavery as a tool for negotiation and alliance. Sherman was of the opinion that slavery was already gradually being abolished and the trend was moving southward. read more