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jul 9, 1793 - Anti-Slavery Act

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The Anti-Slavery Act, passed on July 9, 1793, played a significant role in the formation of Upper Canada by becoming the first legislation in the British Empire to limit slavery, setting a precedent for human rights and attracting freedom-seeking Black settlers to the region.

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jul 9, 1793
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