Revolutionary War (sep 1, 1774 – jan 1, 1783)
Description:
RACE• Spirit of freedom and rights
– Abolition in northern states
– Manumission (freeing your slaves) in the South
– Anti-slavery movements grow
• Northwest Ordinaces
– Banning slavery in the Old Northwest (Federal action under Articles of Confederation)
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Date:
sep 1, 1774
jan 1, 1783
~ 8 years and 4 months