All states north of maryland abolished slavery. Southern States still use slavery in order to maintain economy
Parliament outlaws British participation in the African Slave Trade
United States outlaws American participation in the African Slave Trade
Federal law is passed requiring the inspection of passenger ships in order to ensure better travel conditions for mostly slaves
The first organized emigration of U.S. blacks back to Africa from New York to Sierra Leone formally named the back to Africa movement
Segregated public schools open in Philadelphia for Free blacks
The first National Negro Convention convenes Philadelphia for the first time
William Lloyd Garrison began publishing the Liberator, which is the most famous anti- slavery newspaper
Philadelphia blacks organize the vigilante committee to aid and assist fugitive slaves
Frederick Douglass releases his narrative about his life beginning his career as a public advocate
War with Mexico adds significant western territory to the United States and opens a new arena in the fight to check the spread of slavery.
The Compromise of 1850 includes a controversial Fugitive Slave Law that compels all citizens to help in the recovery of fugitive slaves. Free blacks form more Vigilance Committees throughout the North
