What was the status of slavery in the North following the American Revolution?

Question

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Slavery was never present in the region.
Slavery was quickly abolished in the region.
Slavery persisted in the region, but was weakening.
Slavery strengthened in the region.

Answer 1

Slavery persisted in the region, but was weakening. Following the American Revolution, many Northern states began to take steps toward gradual emancipation, and while slavery was not fully abolished in all Northern states immediately, its institution became increasingly challenged and diminished over time.