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First Abolitionist Group was formed
The Pennsylvania Abolition Society was the first group that strived to abolish slavery in the U.S.A -
Outlaw Slavery of Norhtwest
The Northwest Ordinance outlawed slavery in the territory; this formed the base land for slaves to gain freedom. -
The Missouri Compromise of 1820
This prohibited slaverynorth of 36-30 line -
Compromise of 1850
California declared to be a free state; as a compromise, fugitive slave law was passed to return escaped slaves to their owners. -
Dred Scott
Scott was a slave that was taken to free state by his owner. He sued for his right because he lived in a free state. The Supreme Court determined that he was a property that was taken from his owner and he had no right. African American citizenship was denied. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issued this during civil war to free 3 million of slaves in southern states that were still in rebellion.
