Slavery and the Revolution Flashcards
1
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Contradiction of liberty and slavery
A
The Revolution promoted ideals of freedom, yet slavery remained legal.
2
Q
Emancipation in the North
A
Gradual abolition laws passed in states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
3
Q
Persistence of slavery in the South
A
Southern states resisted abolition due to economic dependence on slave labor.
4
Q
Growth of free Black communities
A
Freed African Americans formed their own institutions and advocated for rights.
5
Q
Impact of revolutionary rhetoric
A
Inspired some enslaved individuals to petition for freedom.
