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What was the first america colony to abolish slavery?
The first of the 13 British colonies in America to abolish slavery was Rhode Island. This was done in 1774, 2 years before the American Revolution in 1776.
Was Pennsylvania the first state to abolish slavery?
Depends on how you look at it. Vermont was the first territory in 1777 to abolish slavery. In 1780 Pennsylvania was the first state to enact a law beginning abolition of slavery, freeing future children of slaves. Massachusetts was the first state to abolish slavery outright in 1783.
What was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery?
The first state to abolish slavery was Illinois.
What is the amendment that the US state was the first to abolish slavery?
The 13th amendment
When did Pennsylvania abolish slavery?
The state of Pennsylvania abolished slavery on March 1, 1780. Pennsylvania was the first state in America to abolish slavery.
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