Abolition of Slavery
What U.S President fought to end slavery?
What was the name of the trade route used to transport enslaved africans across the world.
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
what war was fought to end slavery
the american civil war
why did the colonists want slaves?
lack of labor/needed more workers.
What year was slavery abolished
1865
what year were the enslaved africans first brought to the U.S?
1619
what country imported the most amount of enslaved africans
brazil
What U.S President owned the most amount of enslaved africans?
Thomas Jefferson, he owned over 600 enslaved people in the course of his lifetime.
what was the first state to abolish slavery
vermont, in 1777
How many enslaved people did the underground railroad lead to freedom?
Around 100,000
what were the native africans most skilled at in their civilization
weaving, ceramics, sculpture and farming
Who started the underground railroad system?
Isaac T. Hopper
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th
How many people were enslaved at the beginning of the American Civil War?
4 million.