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Which state was the first to abolish slavery?
Massachusetts
How many states began to abolish slavery after the Revolution?
There are five of the Northern states had policies that started to gradually abolish slavery. Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
What was the first to abolish slavery?
Vermont was the first territory in 1777 to abolish slavery but 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.
Was Georgia the first state to abolish slavery?
No it was the last and had the 6th highest slave population. The first was Illinois
Was Missouri the last state to abolish slavery?
No. Texas was the last state to abolish slavery
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