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Slavery in the United States lasted as a legal institution until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1865.

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In what region of the US was slavery first made illegal?

Slavery was first made illegal in the Northern states of the United States. The state of Vermont was the first to abolish slavery in its constitution in 1777, followed by Pennsylvania in 1780. By the early 1800s, Northern states had all gradually abolished slavery.


Why is slavery illegal in US?

Slavery is illegal in the US because of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which was ratified in 1865. This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. Slavery is considered a violation of human rights and dignity.


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How many slaves are there in the US today?

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