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Vermont was the first legislature in the world to abolish slavery, passing a gradual emancipation law in 1777. They were one of the early leaders in the movement to end slavery in the United States.

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Did Pennsylvania have slaves?

Yes, Pennsylvania had slaves during the colonial period but gradually abolished slavery in a series of legislative actions, eventually passing the Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery in 1780 which freed individuals born into slavery after its enactment.


What were the clauses of the emancipation act 1833?

The main clauses of the Emancipation Act of 1833 included the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire, the granting of freedom to slaves, and the establishment of a system of apprenticeship to gradually transition former slaves to a state of full freedom. Additionally, the act provided for compensation to slave owners for their financial losses resulting from the emancipation of their slaves.


Did PA have slaves?

Pennsylvania did have slaves at one point. Most of them worked in plantations in southern PA like in rural areas near Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Gettysburg, and Chambersburg. The slaves in PA did not do the same work as what slaves in Virginia or South Carolina did. The slaves probably picked corn or wheat in PA.


What means granting freedom to slaves?

Granting freedom to slaves means legally recognizing them as free individuals, releasing them from bondage, and allowing them to exercise their rights and live independently without being subjected to forced labor.


What required people in all states to help slaveowners catch their runaway slaves?

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 required people in all states to help slaveowners catch their runaway slaves by allowing for the arrest and return of fugitive slaves to their owners, even in free states. It also imposed penalties on those who aided or harbored fugitive slaves, making it a crime to assist escaped slaves.

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The Virginia legislature debated the freeing of slaves?

Yes it did.


In 1783 which state legislature emancipated slaves who served in the army fighting against the British?

Virginia


What did slaves do for the Union Army?

These were ex-slaves. At first, they just performed fatigues for the Northern units. But gradually they were allowed into uniform and formed black regiments and brigades.


Did William Paterson believe that slaves votes should count?

William Paterson believed that slaves could vote for taxes paid by state but only 3/5 of the slaves should be counted for determining but not for determining representation in the national legislature. :)


What action was demanded by Abolitionists?

they demeanded the immediate imancipation of slaves


How did Europeans justify taking people from Africa and making them slaves?

it was a chance for the slaves to become catholics.


What action was the goal of getting guns that could be used to arm slaves?

The Harpers Ferry raid had a goal to get gun to arm slaves with.


What could slaves could and could'nt do?

Slaves could not own property or vote. They were only able to work for free for their owners, making them slaves.


When were people made slaves?

People have been making others their slaves since the beginning of humanity and still do.


Was the taken of slaves from Africa during the slave trades to the America's a part of the Spanish Inquisition a deliberated action against Muslims?

Possibly, but not that I am aware of. In Europe, feudalism and serfdom were dying out. Expanding European powers needed labor, especially for their new overseas colonies. As the number of white slaves diminished, black slaves gradually took their place, and it was believed that black people had been placed on earth by God to be slaves for white people. The Muslims practiced slavery at this time and earlier, and they even sold African slaves to the Europeans. The Spanish Inquisition may have been a factor, but based on my knowledge I doubt it.


John brown wanted to help slaves by?

he wanted to help slaves by making them join his plan . he will use violence.


Which action by congress required American to return runaway slaves to their?

the fugitive slave law