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The first state to make slavery illegal in the U.S. was Rhode Island.

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What was the last state to abolish slavery?

Texas is often considered to be the last state to have officially ended slavery on June 19th 1865, which became known as "Juneteenth."However, although Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S., the state of Mississippi didn't "ratify" (to make it official) the 13th amendment until 1995. Kentucky didn't ratify until 1976. See the link below for further explanation.Note that the 13 amendment adopted on December 6, 1865, which abolished slavery, still made it illegal for anyone to own a slave in Texas, Kentucky, or Mississippi from this point onward.


What was the first states that freed slaves?

It was Pennsylvania, which passed a law to make slavery illegal in 1780. Three years later, in 1783, two other states-- New Hampshire and Massachusetts-- passed similar laws. Connecticut and Rhode Island then outlawed slavery in 1784.


What laws did the early Oregon settlers make to handle the she problem of slavery?

Slavery was Illegal in 1844 by the Oregan Provisional Government. But Some people still brought slaves with them on the oregan trail.. :) hope That Helped!


What compromises over slavery did members of Congress make to settle the Missouri crisis?

The chose a latitude line and decided that South of that line would have slavery and it would be illegal north of the line. Missouri was the exception. It was not a permanent fix, but it worked for a few decades.


Why did the SOuth secede after the election of 1860?

Lincoln didn't want to make slavery illegal where it already existed because he knew it would lead to heightened tensions. He did, however, want to declare slavery illegal in the western US territories to stop the growth of slavery. Lincoln thought slavery could eventually be abolished, but not until the early 1900s, as he wanted a slow and peaceful transition. The South seceded because they were afraid of what Lincoln would do as president, and even seceded before he took office.

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Massachusetts is the first state to prohibit slavery?

in 1781 in 1781 ---------------------------------------- Sorry, but NO. Mass did not make slavery illegal until the passing of the 13th Amendment in 1865. Although they maybe did not practice it, it was still legal "on the books".


What was the first state to make slavery against the law?

Vermont was the first state in the United States to abolish slavery in its state constitution in 1777.


How has the court enlarged the role of federal government on slavery?

At first, the court said slavery was up to the states. Later, the court held that the federal government could make slavery illegal.


What year did rhode island make slavery illegal?

1652


What was the last state to abolish slavery?

Texas is often considered to be the last state to have officially ended slavery on June 19th 1865, which became known as "Juneteenth."However, although Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S., the state of Mississippi didn't "ratify" (to make it official) the 13th amendment until 1995. Kentucky didn't ratify until 1976. See the link below for further explanation.Note that the 13 amendment adopted on December 6, 1865, which abolished slavery, still made it illegal for anyone to own a slave in Texas, Kentucky, or Mississippi from this point onward.


What was the term that describes people who want to make slavery illegal?

Abolitionists


What is a name for people who worked to make slavery illegal?

There names were abolitionists.


Who is harriet tubman?

Pauline Ross


When did Martin Lutheran King Jr make slavery illegal?

you are a retard first of all its Martin Luther King Junior second slavery was ablolished in the 1800's dumb assk. MLK was getting rid of racial discrimination.


What was one of the findings of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision Slaves were citizens. Slaves were property. Slavery was illegal. Slavery was a choice each state could make.?

One of the findings of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision was that slaves were considered property, not citizens.


Did the dred Scott decision make slavery illegal?

Yes. Congress could NOT tell territories or states not to have slaves.


Did the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution make poll taxes illegal in federal elections?

The 13thAmendmentwas theabolitionof slavery