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How did the U.S. Constitution address the issue of slavery?
A It abolished slavery throughout the United States.
B It included provisions that protected the institution.
C It granted enslaved people full citizenship.
D It ignored the issue of slavery entirely.
The correct answer is: B It included provisions that protected the institution.
Explanation: The U.S. Constitution did not abolish slavery; instead, it included several clauses that protected it. Notably, the Three-Fifths Compromise allowed states to count enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation and tax purposes, and the Constitution also included provisions for the return of escaped enslaved people. These measures reinforced the institution of slavery rather than addressing or abolishing it.