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The last major European power abolished slavery approximately 35 years before it was abolished in America. Slavery continued in the United States because the institution ingrained itself into the society and was "needed" by large plantations to grow huge amounts of cotton and tobacco for a world wide market.

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How was the north and south economy different?

the northern economy ended slavery.the southern economy continued slavery


What were the four border states remained in the Union but continued to practice slavery?

Kentucky. Missouri. Maryland. Delaware. There was also DC, where slave-trading had been abolished, but slavery still contnued on a small scale until 1862. Also West Virginia, a new state formed out of the Western counties of Virginia, which seceded from Virginia in 1863, but where slavery also continued.


Why did slavory continue after the revolution?

Slavery continued after the revolution for many reasons. Many of the owners did not want to give up their slaves. While some slaves didn't know anything else and continued to work for their owner.


What year did the abolition movent end?

The abolition movement, which aimed to end slavery, varied by region and country, so its timeline differs globally. In the United States, the movement culminated with the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865, which abolished slavery. In the British Empire, the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 marked the official end of slavery in most colonies. Overall, the abolition movement's impact continued beyond these dates as societies worked to address the legacies of slavery.


What happened as the South continued to grow?

As the south continued to grow, it became more prosperous and more and more regions jumped at the chance to use slaves as a cheap form of labor. While slavery was steadily declining in the northern states, it was growing at a frightening rate in the south.

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How did the compromise of 1850 address the question of slavery in Washington?

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How did the compromise of 1850 address the question of slavery in washingtons D.C?

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How did the compromised of 1850 address the question of slavery in Washington D.C?

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Why did slavery continued after the revolution war?

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Why was the south basically a self-sufficient society?

because the south continued the slavery so everyone started a war on the to stop the slavery like the north did


What law ended legal segregation in America?

None. Segregaton continued for decades after slavery ended.


Which statement most accurately explains why the institution of slavery was continued under the original constitution of the US?

southern states would not agree to a constitution that banned slavery


How was the north and south economy different?

the northern economy ended slavery.the southern economy continued slavery


Why did the slaves help in the civil war?

i never imagined that slavery had actual been continued in the south of Africa


What did the U.S. do that increased the mistrust that Mexico had for Anglo settlers?

They continued with their slavery practices. See related questions.


When did slavery end in louisiana?

Slavery ended permanently in Louisiana in 1865. The end of slavery was a direct result of the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution.


How valuable was slavery to the US economy?

Slavery was pretty powerful during the 1800's, considering slavery was all over the south. However, slavery's value decreased during the 1820's when the Missouri Compromise took place, and it's value continued to decrease from then on.