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If slavery was made illegal why did people still bring slaves into the US?
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Slavery was made illegal by the 13th amendment during the civil war. Before slavery was made illegal people were still allowed to bring slaves into the country.
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State that did not allow state?
States in the north did not allow slavery until the 1830s. It was also illegal to bring slaves to the west and midwest.
Why did slaves want to fight in the Civil War?
Slaves naturally wanted to fight against the people who had enslaved them, in order to free themselves and to bring an end to slavery.
What was the movement to end slavery in the us?
The movement to end slavery was called the "Abolition" movement. The abolitionist with the help of freed and indentured slaves came up with the "Underground Railroad;" which was a system to bring runaway slaves to safe-houses until they could be brought to freedom in the northern states. The act that made it illegal to own slaves was the Emancipation Procalamtion read by Abraham Lincoln.
Did the acts of the underground railroad bring slavery into the focus of the public?
Not really but, some people did help the underground railroad but were very secritive about it because it was illegal.
Which practice did settlers bring to Texas that was illegal under Mexican law?
The practice that settlers brought to Texas that was illegal under Mexican law was slavery. Slavery was abolished in Mexico in 1812.
What were the achievements and failures of Thomas Jefferson's presidency?
A failure in his second term was his weak attack on slavery. He made it illegal to bring any more slaves in. But his attack was very weak because more slaves were smuggled in, and the slaves that were already in America had children which increased the slavery population. :) thnx
What did the Compromise of 1850 offer to people who supported slavery?
For those who supported slavery, the Compromise of 1850 offered the Fugitive Slave Act. The act made it so slave owners were allowed to capture slaves who had escaped and bring them back.
What was the job of the pat rollers during the civil war and the slavery?
to find runaway slaves and beat them and bring them to the owner
How did abolitionists attempt to bring about the end of slavery in the United States?
The abolitionists attempted to bring about the end of slavery in the United States by protesting, freeing slaves in the south, and bringing the issue to votes in local and state legislatures. <><><> In addition, some, such as John Brown, encouraged slaves to revolt and kill their masters.
Did Americans ever bring slaves to America?
Yes. Slavery was prior to the ratification of the XIII Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1865) legal. However, it became illegal to import slaves from Africa in 1808 following a bill signed by President Jefferson in March of 1807, which was set to take effect January 1, 1808.
Why did Europeans bring people from Africa to the Americas?
to be their slaves
Why did europeans bring people from Africa to America?
to be their slaves
