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These are what some abolitionists did:
George Washington: emancipated his slaves after his wife died.
Benjamin Franklin: used his antislavery society.
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The British Empire abolished slavery in all its territories in 1787, while it was not until 1863 that President Lincoln abolished slavery in the US. His act was then supported by the 13th Amendment.
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Was Missouri the last state to abolish slavery?
No. Texas was the last state to abolish slavery
What was the last northern state to abolish slavery?
New Jersey was the last northern state to abolish slavery
Where did the compromise of 1850 abolish slavery?
It abolished slavery in Texas.
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.
Which state was first to stop slavery?
Vermont was the first territory (not a state at the time) to abolish slavery in 1777, the first state to abolish slavery outright was Pennsylvania in 1780.
