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Over what time of period was slavery legal?

Slavery has been legal in various forms for a significant portion of human history. In the United States, slavery was legally practiced from the early colonial period (early 1600s) until the Civil War in 1865 when the 13th Amendment was ratified, officially ending the institution of slavery.


Was slavery only legal in the south?

Slavery was legal in all the thirteen original colonies, not just the South. However, slavery was more widespread and deeply entrenched in the Southern states due to their reliance on agriculture, particularly cotton, which required large numbers of laborers.


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.


Who is the chief justice of Britain that made the slave trade illegal?

Lord Mansfield, the Chief Justice of Britain, did not make the slave trade illegal, but his judgment in the 1772 Somerset v Stewart case played a significant role in advancing the abolitionist cause by effectively ending slavery in England. His decision ruled that slavery was unsupported by law in England and Wales, implicitly leading to limitations on the practice.


What are 3 solutions for opposing slavery?

Implementing laws that ban slavery and provide legal protection for those at risk of being enslaved. Raising awareness through education and advocacy to change societal attitudes towards slavery. Supporting initiatives that provide economic alternatives and empowerment for vulnerable populations to reduce the likelihood of exploitation.

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

Abolitionists


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.


What year did rhode island make slavery illegal?

1652


What was the first state to make slavery illegal?

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


Who is harriet tubman?

Pauline Ross


What laws did the early Oregon settlers make to handle the problems 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 laws did the early Oregon settlers make to handle the 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 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 was the south's agrarian economy and slavery like?

they were treated mean instead they worked for white people and clean houses, make foods, and sure they did everything correct.


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 did the emancipation proclamation call African Americans?

They are referred to as "persons held in slavery". All such people in the rebellling areas were declared to be free. The document only applied to areas in rebellion on Jan. 1, 1863. It did not end make slavery illegal nor make the freed slaves citizens.


Over what time of period was slavery legal?

Slavery has been legal in various forms for a significant portion of human history. In the United States, slavery was legally practiced from the early colonial period (early 1600s) until the Civil War in 1865 when the 13th Amendment was ratified, officially ending the institution of slavery.