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Yes, slaves were allowed to marry and have children, however their marriages were never recognized by their masters and the products of those marriages (children) could be sold without the consent of the parents.

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Did all children go to school during slavery?

No, not all children went to school during slavery. Most enslaved children were denied access to education and were instead put to work on plantations or in household labor. Education was often restricted or prohibited as a means of maintaining control and perpetuating the cycle of slavery.


How would you use the word allowed in a sentenses?

He allowed $100.00 for extra expenses when he made out his budget. She allowed her children to go to the party.


Was slavery allowed in Pennsylvania?

Slavery was allowed in Pennsylvania during the colonial period, but the state gradually began to restrict and eventually abolish slavery. In 1780, Pennsylvania passed the Gradual Abolition Act, which provided for the gradual emancipation of enslaved individuals, making Pennsylvania the first state in the U.S. to abolish slavery.


Was slavery legal in north during the civil war?

Slavery was not legal in the Northern states during the Civil War. The Northern states had already abolished slavery before the outbreak of the war, while the Southern states still allowed slavery. This stark division between free and slave states was one of the key factors leading to the Civil War.


Did Pennsylvania allow slavery?

Yes, Pennsylvania allowed slavery during the colonial period however, it gradually abolished slavery through a series of legislative measures and court decisions leading to the gradual emancipation of enslaved individuals. By the early 19th century, slavery was effectively abolished in Pennsylvania.

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Did the north or south allow slavery?

During the Civil War era, it was the South that allowed slavery. They were known as the Confederates.


Did all children go to school during slavery?

No, not all children went to school during slavery. Most enslaved children were denied access to education and were instead put to work on plantations or in household labor. Education was often restricted or prohibited as a means of maintaining control and perpetuating the cycle of slavery.


What happened during the Missouri Compromise?

The Missouri Compromise revolved around slavery. It prohibited slavery in certain areas and allowed it in the state of Missouri.


Were Children were sold into slavery at the port of Marseille during the Second Crusade?

No, it was during the Children's Crusade which came later. The Children's Crusade (like the Fourth Crusade) was a failure before it began. It was supposed that the children might succeed because of their innocence, but after reaching Marseilles they were betrayed and sold into slavery.


Who was allowed to decide if slavery was allowed during the kansas-nebraska act of 1854?

The Act was meant to allow the people of each state to decide.


Were children sold into slavery at the port of Marseille during the Second Crusade?

Children were sold into slavery at the port of Marseille during the second crusade. Slavery still goes on today in some cultures. This happens a lot in areas with disease and poverty in some areas of Africa and Asia.


Where was slavery not allowed in the 1770's?

Slavery was NOT allowed in the following places: Antislaveryworld Noslaveshere Cantkeepslavesia Pizzaland


Why do you think Ancient Egyptians and many other cultures allowed slavery?

they allowed slavery because it was cheap


Should Slavery be allowed in the US?

No slavery is a terrible thing


If slavery was made illegal why did people still bring slaves into the US?

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.


How would you use the word allowed in a sentenses?

He allowed $100.00 for extra expenses when he made out his budget. She allowed her children to go to the party.


Was slavery allowed in Pennsylvania?

Slavery was allowed in Pennsylvania during the colonial period, but the state gradually began to restrict and eventually abolish slavery. In 1780, Pennsylvania passed the Gradual Abolition Act, which provided for the gradual emancipation of enslaved individuals, making Pennsylvania the first state in the U.S. to abolish slavery.