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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.
When did the slavery exist?
slavery has been around for centuries the first recorded slaves were during roman times 500 BC. slavery was abolished in 1807 in England and in 1865 in America after the civil war.
What personal qualities brought Frederick Douglass to the forefront of the anti-slavery movement?
Frederick Douglass had a lot of good qualities that benefitted the anti-slavery movement because he had experienced slavery first hand. I personally read his narrative which really portrays his story in a light that the history books cannot tell. He seemed to be very motivated in abolition and its cause which also helped bring him to the forefront.
Why do some northern states have two dates when slavery ended?
Dumb people. The states with two dates all passed gruadual abolition acts. The first date represents the year gradual abolition acts were passed. The second date indicates when the last slave died or was freed.
Who was the first person to have slavery?
Slavery dates so far back in history that we can't know who the first person was. Ancient societies bought and sold people across cultures. When wars happened slaves were taken and the Roman gladiator system was built on men captured in battle and enslaved. Slavery still exists today and people are still bought and sold. The sex trade often uses slavery.
