How was Jefferson’s stance on slavery ironic? a. He supported the sla

How was Jefferson’s stance on slavery ironic?

a. He supported the slave trade, and yet he did not own any slaves himself.
b. He was a faithful Republican and abolitionist, when most Republicans were not abolitionists.
c. He wanted the slave trade outlawed, and yet he owned slaves.
d. He publicly stated he wanted the slave trade outlawed, but he secretly supported it.
e. He preached life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but he did not want to outlaw the slave trade.

ANSWER
C