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

The correct answer is: Slavery persisted in the region, but was weakening.

After the American Revolution, many Northern states began to pass gradual emancipation laws, and while slavery was still present, it was becoming less prevalent and was gradually being abolished over time.